Acne

Question 1

Topical Retinioid products

Answer 1

Tretinoin
Adapalene
Tazarotene

Question 2

What drug formulation do you need to be cautious of if your patient has a fish allergy?

Answer 2

Atralin formation of tretinoin

Question 3

Which product has the least side effects?

Answer 3

Adapalene

Question 4

Which product is the most efficacious, but most side effects?

Answer 4

Tazarotene

Question 5

Describe the safety of topical retinoids.

Answer 5

Cause photosensitivity

Tazarotene is category X, other products are C

Question 6

All retinioids cause irritation, which is the most tolerable?

Answer 6

Microsphere formulation of tretinoin

Question 7

What is 1st line in mild-moderate acne?

Answer 7

Topical retinoids

Question 8

Time it takes to see effects in topical retinoids

Answer 8

3 months

Question 9

Can topical retinioids be used with other acne agents?

Answer 9

Yes, they are synergistic with other topicals

Question 10

When do you apply topical retinoids?

Answer 10

At bed time to avoid sun exposure