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acne Flashcards

1
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what is the aetiology of acne ?

A

androgens stimulate the sebaceous gland
causing sebaceous gland over - activity
associated with drugs - steroids and anticonvulsants
Dietary - dairy products and high glycaemic foods

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what is the pathogenesis of acne ?

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  • excess sebum production
  • follicular epidermal hyper proliferation with plugging of the follicle
  • presence of cutibacterium acnes
  • inflammation
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3
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black head vs a white head ?

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black head is an open comedone
white head is a closed comedone

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4
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stages of acne ?

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normal follicle
open comedone
closed comedone
papule
pustule

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5
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sign that triggers a patient to see the doctor ?

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inflammation

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6
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tyoes of acne ?

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white head
black head
cysts
pustules
papules
nodules

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7
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what is the grading of acne ?

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mild - less than 20 comedones
moderate - 20-100 comedones
severe - more than 100 comedones
5 or more cysts, nodules

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8
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clinical manifestations of hyperandrogenism ?

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acne
hirsutism
acanthosis
hair loss
irregular menses / infertility

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9
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what are the complications of acne ?

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post inflammatory hyper pigmentation
scarring

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10
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targets of acne treatment ?

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decrease sebum
desquamation
cutibacterium acnes
androgens
scarring

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11
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topical treatment for acne

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benzoyl peroxide
Antibiotics
topical retinoids

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12
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1st choice treatment for acne

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usually retinoids :
adaplene
treinoin
isotretinoin

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13
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systemic treatment for acne

A

AB
isotretinoin
anti-androgens - to reduce sebum production

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14
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treatment for miild papular pustular acne

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topical retinoids along with topical anti microbial

adaplene + benzoyl peroxide
Isotretinoin + topical ab

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moderate inflamm acne treatment

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oral ab (tetracycline) or spironolactone ( anti androgen effect )
along with topical retinoids

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16
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alternative acne treatment for women with moderate acne and signs of androgenisation ?

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dianette can be used and should bee reserved for moderate to severe acne
especially if there is any evidence of hyperandrogenosim

17
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what is dianette ?

A

co-cyprinderol

18
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mode of action of spironolactone ?

A

diuretic and has anti androgen effects

19
Q

treatment of severe acne

A

oral isotretinoin - Roaccutane

20
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side effects of oral isotretinoin - Roaccutane

A

dry skin
dry eyes
hoarse voice
chelitis - chronic inflamation of the lips
headaches
arthritis
teratogenicity
adverse psychiatric effects

21
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when are investigations required in acne patients ?

A

before prescribing isotretinoin :
-liver function
-lipid profile
-pregnancy test ( teratogenic )

Signs suggesting hyperandrogenism
Signs suggesting cushing syndrome

22
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treatment for acne scarring ?

A

laser
microneedling
subcision - used for valley scars

23
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what is the presentation of infantile acne ?

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site : cheeks, forehead and chin

24
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causes of infantile acne ?

A

unknown
genetic
hormones - testosterone and androgens

no investigations needed

25
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how to treat infantile acne ?

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mild/moderate - usually no treatment , reassurance

severe - topical ( benzoyl peroxide or erythromycin gel )

26
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side effects of tetracyclines

A

yellow staining of teeth

27
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folliculitis declavans

A

scarring alopecia characterized by redness and swelling
pustules around the hair follicle

28
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what micro organism can be isolated from pustules in folliculitis declevans

A

staph aureus

29
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management for folliculitis declevans ?

A

oral ab
oral steroidds
oral isotretinoin

30
Q

inflammatory disease of the apocrine glands …..

A

hidradenitis suppurativa

31
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sites where hidradenitis supprativa is commonly found

A

axilla
groin
under the breast

32
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C/P of hidradenitis supprativa

A

recurrent boil like nodules
abscess
sinusees
scarring

33
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other term used to describe hidradenitis suppurativa

A

acne inversa

34
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treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa ?

A

topical - clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide

systemic - AB for at least 3 months
Anti-androgens - Oral contraceptive pill
corticosteroids and retinoids

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