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What clinical features can be found in acne? (7)

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Papules
Pustules
Erythema
Nodules
Cysts
Scarring
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What bacteria commonly causes acne?

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P. Acne

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What are the subtypes of acne?

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Papulopustulat
Nodulocystic
Comedonal

Acne fulminans
Acne rosacea

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What grading score is used in acne?

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Leeds acne grading score

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What are the treatment principles of acne and what methods are used?

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Reduce plugging - Topicort retinoids topical benzoyl peroxide

Reduce bacteria - topical erythromycin and clindamycin, oral tetramycin, benzoyl peroxide

Reduce serum production - anti-androgen

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What is isotretinoin?

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An oral retinoids used in acne

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What are the side effects of oral retinoids?

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Dries up mucus membranes (dry mouth, nose bleeds, dry skin)

Deranged liver function, cirrhosis, mood disturbance, teterogency

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