Acne

Question 1

What causes increased sebum production?

Answer 1

Sebaceous gland hyperactivity due to increased androgen production

Question 2

Sebum release is influenced by?

Answer 2

IL-1 by Follicular Keratinocytes

Question 3

Follicular epithelial hyperproliferation is in response to?

Answer 3

IL-1

Question 4

What organism causes acne?

Answer 4

Propionibacterium acnes

Question 5

What causes infundibular rupture?

Answer 5

Epidermal Growth Factor

Question 6

[Treatment]

Follicular Hyperkeratinization

Answer 6

Comedolytic/Keratolytic Agents

Topical Retinoids
Salicyclic Acid

Question 7

[Treatment]

Sebum Production

Answer 7

Serostatic

Oral isotretinoin
OC Pills
Anti-Androgens

Question 8

[Treatment]

P. acnes proliferation

Answer 8

Tetracycline
Clindamycin
Benzoyl Peroxide

Question 9

[Treatment]

Inflammation

Answer 9

Intralesional Steroids
Oral Steroids (SEVERE ONLY)
Topical Isotretinoin

Question 10

[Mechanism of Action]

Benzoyl Peroxide

Answer 10

Release of oxygen inside and reduces inflammation and controls P. acne proliferation

Question 11

What kind of a diet increases the incidence of acne?

Answer 11

High glycemic index diet

Question 12

What specific food is linked to increase of acne?

Answer 12

Milk

Question 13

Scrub or not to scrub?

Answer 13

No, it will cause trauma