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Acne Flashcards

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Adapalene

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Topical retinoid

Modulate cell proliferation and differentiation and decrease inflammation; in acne, formation of new comedones and inflammatory lesions is decreased.

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Tretinoin

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Topical retinoid

Modulate cell proliferation and differentiation and decrease inflammation; in acne, formation of new comedones and inflammatory lesions is decreased.

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Trifarotene

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Topical retinoid

Modulate cell proliferation and differentiation and decrease inflammation; in acne, formation of new comedones and inflammatory lesions is decreased.

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Acitretin

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Oral retinoid

Reverses the epidermal proliferation and increased keratinisation seen in hyperkeratotic disorders.

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Isotretinoin

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Oral retinoid

Modulates cell proliferation and differentiation. Reduces sebum excretion, Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes numbers, inflammation and cyst formation.

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Azelaic acid

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Inhibits growth of Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes and reduces follicular keratinisation.

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Benzyl peroxide

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Antibacterial action probably due to oxidising effect; mild keratolytic properties.

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Clindamyacin

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Lincosamide antibacterial

inhibits growth of Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes.

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