3. Acne Flashcards

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Acne classifications ?

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

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  • Acne comedonica (comedonic acne, non-inflammatory acne)
  • Acne papulo-pustulosa (papulocystic acne; inflammatory acne)
  • Acne phlegmonosa (nodulocystica, conglobata)
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colour of open comedones ?

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Blackheads

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colour of close comedones ?

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Whiteheads

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Possible skin lesions with Acne>

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  • Comedones.
  • Papules and papupustular.
  • Nodules and cysts.
  • Sinuses.
  • scars.
  • Seborrhea.
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TTT of Acne ?

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  • Mild acne: Topical antibiotics + benzoyl peroxide gel + topical retinoids.
  • Moderate acne: Above regimen + oral antibiotics.
  • Severe acne: Above regimen + Systemic isotretinoin.
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Hidradenitis suppurativa is ? and TTT?

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  • acne inversa.

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

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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?

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Acne fulminans

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