Acne Flashcards
1
Q
First line treatment acne
A
Epiduo (adapalene and BPO)
2
Q
Second line acne
A
Dual (clindamycin and BPO) or Trecilin (clindamycin + tretinoin)
3
Q
Single agents to combine with oral abx
A
BPO
Adapalene
combination of above
Azelaic acid
4
Q
Oral abx used for acne
A
Lymecycline 408od
Doxy 100 od
5
Q
Contraceptive pill good for acne
A
Eloine® or Mercilon® 1st line,or alternatively Dianette® if not C/I. Consider tricycling for 9 weeks then 4-7 day break (note VTE risk is greater if stopping and starting vs continuous use)
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8
Q
Sunscreen prescription criteria for who?
A
Photodermatoses, vitiligo and those resulting from radiotherapy
More than spf30 prescribed
