Acne

Question 0

Main side effects with topical retinoids

Answer 0

Erythema and irritation
Photosensitivity
Teratogenicity

Question 1

1st line treatment for acne? Mild to moderate

Answer 1

Topical retinoids, abx, antibacterials

Question 2

Two names of antibacterials?

Answer 2

BPO, Azelaic acid

Question 3

1st line systemic abx for acne?

Answer 3

Clyclines

Question 4

When are cyclines contrindicated?

Answer 4

pregnancy, breastfeeding, children <12

Question 5

Best ways to limit resistance?

Answer 5

Combination therapy with BPO
Limit duration to <6 months
Retreat with same abx

Question 6

What do hormonal treatments increase the risk of?

Answer 6

VTEs

Question 7

Most common hormonal treatment drug for acne?

Answer 7

Isotretinoin

Question 8

Inidications for Isotretinoin?

Answer 8

Severe acne
Active acne with scarring
Resistant disease
Rapid relapses following oral therapy

Question 9

Mucocutaneous side effects of isottetinoin?

Answer 9

Dry skin
Chellitis
Dermatitis
Dry mucosa
Epistaxis
Hair loss (rare)

Question 10

Other side effects of Isotretinoin?

Answer 10

Teratogenicity
Increaed lipids
Deranged LFTs
Arthralgia
Depression

Question 11

Usual treatment course for isotretinoin?

Answer 11

4-6 months

Relapse 22-30%

Question 12

Treatment for scars?

Answer 12

Microdermabrasion
Dermabrasion
Laser resurfacing
Excision
Intralesional steroid for keloids