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1
Q

what is a black head called?

A

open comedo

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2
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what is a white head called?

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closed comedo

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3
Q

acne is a disorder of what?

A

pilosebaceous follicles

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4
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name the three classes of acne

A

comedonal
inflammatry
nodulocystic

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5
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what is present in comedonal acne?

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open and closed comedones

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6
Q

what is present in inflammatory acne?

A

papules and pustules

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7
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what is present in nodulocystic acne?

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nodules and cysts

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8
Q

what four factors play a role in acne development?

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hormone presence
sebaceous gland activity
plugging of hair follicle
P. acnes bacteria

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9
Q

what is treatment for mold comedonal acne?

A

topical retinoid or BPO

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10
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what is treatment for mild pap/pustular acne?

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topical retinoid plus topical clinda or erythromycin

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11
Q

what is treatment for moderate pap/pustular acne?

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oral antibiotics (minocycline or doxycycline)

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12
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what is treatment for severe scarring nodular acne?

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oral isotretinoin (acutane)

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13
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name the two antibiotics used for mild pustular acne?

A

erythromycin and clindamycin

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14
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how long does it take topical treatment to work with acne?

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4-6 weeks

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15
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what is a SE of minocycline being used in moderate pustular acne?

A

vertigo

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16
Q

what is an SE of doxycyclin being used in moderate pustular acne?

A

photosensitivity

17
Q

what is a risk with isotretinoin?

A

teratogenic

18
Q

what is polycystic ovarian syndromes? 3 things

A

oligovulation
hyperandrogenism
polycystic ovaries

19
Q

the hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovarian syndromes can lead to what?

A

acne flares

20
Q

where do acne flares happen in polycystic ovarian syndromes?

A

around the jawline and perioral area in women

21
Q

how do you treat polycystic ovarian syndromes with acne flare?

A

spiranolactone

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