Acne

Question 1

presentation of acne vulgaris

Answer 1

usually affects T zone

Seborrhoea – shiny face

Comedones – blackheads

Papules, pustules, nodules (filled with keratin & pus) & cysts (filled with fluid)

Scarring

Question 2

What is the T zone

Answer 2

forehead

noes

mouth

chin

Question 3

Treatment of acne vulgaris

Answer 3

be wary about mental health and social

give
benozyl peroxide topical

retinoids topical

systemic retinoid (isoretinoin) for severe acne because of 90% of birth defects

Abx topical - erythromycin/clindamycin

systemic Abx- erythromycin, trimethoprim

anitandrogens (oral contraceptives)

hyferacation

lase

steroid injections

oral steroids

Question 4

Acne rosacea

Answer 4

not well understood

presents in middle aged people

Question 5

Acne rosacea presentation

Answer 5

sun exposed faces and chest

erythema, telengiactasia, flushing, papules and pustules

rhinophyma

blepharitis

lymphoedema

Question 6

Acne rosacea treatment

Answer 6

avoid triggers

topical
azelaic acid
metronidazole gel

systemic
lymecycline
doxycycline
low dose isoretinoin
lase