3. Acne

Question 1

Acne classifications ?

Answer 1

1. Acne vulgaris. ( 3 subtypes)
2. Acne fulminans.
3. acne inversa.
4. acne excoriae.

Question 2

Acne vulgaris 3 subtypes ?

Answer 2

• Acne comedonica (comedonic acne, non-inflammatory acne)
• Acne papulo-pustulosa (papulocystic acne; inflammatory acne)
• Acne phlegmonosa (nodulocystica, conglobata)

Question 3

colour of open comedones ?

Answer 3

Blackheads

Question 4

colour of close comedones ?

Answer 4

Whiteheads

Question 5

Possible skin lesions with Acne>

Answer 5

• Comedones.
• Papules and papupustular.
• Nodules and cysts.
• Sinuses.
• scars.
• Seborrhea.

Question 6

TTT of Acne ?

Answer 6

• Mild acne: Topical antibiotics + benzoyl peroxide gel + topical retinoids.
• Moderate acne: Above regimen + oral antibiotics.
• Severe acne: Above regimen + Systemic isotretinoin.

Question 7

Hidradenitis suppurativa is ? and TTT?

Answer 7

• acne inversa.

- TTT: combination of 4 things (GCS, surgery, PO antibiotics, isotretinoin)

Question 8

This type of acne appears in teenage boys, It is a severe cystic acne with suppuration and ulceration and is characterised by acute onset with fever, malaise, generalised arthalgias and leukocytosis?

Answer 8

Acne fulminans