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1
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what are the 3 pathophysiological processes involved in the development of acne

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  1. increase in sebum secretion
  2. hypercornification of follicular lining leading to sebaceaous gland obstruction
  3. overgrowth of p.acneus inside the pilosebaceous ducts leading to subsequent inflammation
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what do androgen hormones do to sebaceous gland production

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increase it

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3
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at what point do adrenergic surges happen

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adrenarche (early puberty 10-14) and puberty

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4
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are patients with acne hyper-adrenergic

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no, they have normal circulating levels but there may be a decrease in androgen binding globulins in the blood, or there is androgen hypersensitivity to normal levels

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5
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what causes artificial hyper-adrenergic states

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anabolic steroids
PCOS
cushings

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6
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what causes micocomedomes in acne

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kertinocytes lining the sebaceous gland become hyperkeratotic and start to shed causing duct occlusion - causing the ‘blocked pore’ , which is a build up of lipid-rich keratinous material

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what causes p.acneus proliferation in the sebum ducts

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the bacteria love the sebum rich environment and proliferate, aggregating proinflammatory mediators through neutrophil activation and cytokine release

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what are blackheads and what causes them

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open comedomes - they represent a distended pilosebaceous unit with a dilated orifice which is impacted with keratin and lipid

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9
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what are whiteheads

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closed comedomes

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10
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what are the non-inflammatroy lesions of acne

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closed and open comedomes

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what are the inflammatory lesions of acne

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small papules
inflammatory nodules
cysts
abscesses

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12
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why does a closed comedome bursting cause superficial irritation

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it releases irritant fatty acids into the surrounding dermis and causes papules and pustules

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13
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what type of acne causes cystic acne

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acne conglobate

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14
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when does acne cause scarring

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usually post a large inflammatory period

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15
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what are the 2 broad types of scarring

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loss of collagen (hypotrophic)

too much collagen (hypertrophic)

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16
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what are examples of hypotrophic scarring

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ice-pick scars
macular atrophic scars
box car scars
rolling scars 
deep atrophic scars
depressed fibrotic scars
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17
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what are examples of hypertrophic scars

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keyloid scarring

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18
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where is keyloid scarring more common and in what population

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upper back/chest/shoulders and more common with people with darker skin

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19
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what are some aggrevating factors for acne

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oily cosmetics 
facial treatments - sauna/massage 
squeezing lesions
OCP
potent steroids
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20
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what are the types of acne

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acne vulgaris
cystic acne/acne conglobate
acne fulminans
Acne excoriee
neonatal acne
infantile acne
endocrine acne
occupational acne
tropical acne
cosmetic acne
medication acne
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21
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what is the most common type of acne and by how much

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acne vulgaris - 85% of 12-24 year olds with acne

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22
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when is acne vulgaris more likely to persist

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women

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23
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what is acne fulminans

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fulminant acne, a very serious but rare form occuring usually after a failure to treat cystic acne

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24
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what is acne excoriee and who is more likely to have it

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rare acne where the lesions have been compulsively squeezed/scratches

associated more with younger girls + those with mental health problems

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25
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what are the features of infantile acne

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2-12 months
M>F
usually facial

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26
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what is used to treat infantile acne

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erythromycin

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27
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whats aspects of jobs are associated with occupational acne

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working with hot oil/grease/tar

28
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what are the features of tropical acne

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usually younger caucasians in hot climate, causing lesions on the trunk (usually back) - face is spared

resolves on moving to a milder climate

29
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how is acne classified usually

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number of lesions and type of lesions

30
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what is the classification for acne

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mild - <20 comedomes/<15inflammatory lesions/<30 both

moderate - 20-100 comedomes/15-50 inflammatory lesions/30-125 lesions

severe - >5 psuedocysts/>100 comedomes/>50 inflammatory lesions/>125 total

31
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what is the first line treatment for mild/moderate acne

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topical agents only (Benozyl peroxide/retinoid), topical Abx if required, 1-2 a week up to daily if required

32
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what is the first line treatment for moderate acne (worse than mild-moderate), or mild-moderate acne with treatment failure

A

systemic antibiotic for 3 months with co-prescribed topical agent - usually doxycycline/limecycline
if no effect try another antibiotic (max 2)

33
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what happens if after 2 systemic antibiotics there is no resolution

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dermatology referral (isotretinoin is probably required but only dermatologists can prescribe)

34
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what antibiotic tends to be avoided systemically, but it used in pregnancy

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macrolides - such as erythromycin

35
Q

apart from treatment failure, what other acne cases require a dermatology referral

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any cases of severe acne 
?acne conglobata/fulminans
visible scars
severe psychological distress - no matter the severity of acne 
unsure of diagnosis
36
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what is the follow up reccomendation for acne treatment

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follow up in 8-12 weeks
if acne clear - continue with topical treatment

Sufficient response = continue treatment for 12 weeks,

Insufficient response = consider adherence to treatment, adverse effects, progression to more severe acne, or use of comedongenic make up or face creams. Discuss a trial of an alternative formulation or move on to the next step in treatment if appropriate.

37
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what are retinoids

A

Vitamin A derivatives

38
Q

what are retinoids best against + why

A

comedomes, as they remove the keratin plug unblocking pores and allowing drainage, and they also have a secondary action that prevents new lesions forming

39
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what are side effects of retinoids

A

They’re teratogenic
irritation
photosensitivity
erythema

40
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what is benozyl peroxide

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topical antibacterial agent

41
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what is benozyl peroxide best against

A

pustular/inflammatory/cystic acne

42
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what are side effects of retinoids

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irritation
erythema
bleaching of clothes

43
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what are common topical antibiotic agents for acne (excluding benozyl peroxide)

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erythromycin + clindamycin

44
Q

what must all topical antibiotics be prescribed with

A

benozyl peroxide

45
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what are first line systemic antibiotic agents for acne + what is the usual dose/course

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doxycycline - 100mg O.D
lymecycline - 408mg O.D

max 3 months

46
Q

what are side effects of doxycycline/limecycline for systemic acne treatment

A

abnormal bone growth in foetus

teeth disclolouration

47
Q

who is doxycycline/lymecycline for systemic acne treatment contraindicated for

A

pregnant women
breastfeeding women
children under 12

48
Q

what is often used off-license as a 3rd line systemic antibiotic for acne treatment

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trimethoprim

49
Q

how long should you continue an antibiotic with no effect

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up to 6 weeks - if no change after 6 weeks change to another Abx

50
Q

what should you do when prescribing systemic and topical antibiotics for acne

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make sure they are the same to prevent resistance

51
Q

when is hormonal treatment used for acne

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mostly in women

52
Q

what is the hormonal option for acne

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dianette pill - oral contraceptive containing oestrogen and an anti-androgen (cyproterone-acetate)

53
Q

when is hormonal treatment used for acne

A

in women with moderate-severe acne that failed to respond to systemic antibiotics, or women with hyperandrogenism

54
Q

when is hormonal treatment contraindicated for acne

A

pregnancy
breast feeding
PMH/FH of idiopathic thromboembolism
known/current thrombosis/emoblic disorder

55
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what is isotretinoin

A

retinoid used as last line result for acne

56
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what are the indications for isotretinoin

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Severe acne

Active acne with scarring

Resistant disease

Rapid relapses

Psychiatric/psychological distress

57
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what does isotretinoin require if being taken by females

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that they be on two forms of contraception - they can refuse but they have to sign a waiver

58
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what are the side effects of isotretinoin

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Mood disturbance

Dry skin

Cracked lips,

Nose bleeds

Hair loss

Alteration of liver and lipid enzymes

High Teratogenicity

59
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what mandatory tests are required before commencing isotretinoin + during its course

A

FBC
LFT
pregnancy test if female
fasting lipids

done before starting then 1 month in

60
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how is isotretinoin used as an acne treatment

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monotherapy - all other therapies should stop

61
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how long is an isotretinoin course

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4-6 months

62
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whats the effectiveness of isotrerinoin

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70-78% effective

63
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whats the typical dose for isotretinoin

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500 micrograms/kg daily in 1–2 divided doses, increased if necessary to 1 mg/kg daily for 16–24 weeks, repeat treatment course after a period of at least 8 weeks if relapse after first course; maximum 150 mg/kg per course.

64
Q

when should you treat acne scarring

A

when the disease has settled

65
Q

what are options for treating acne scars

A 
Microdermabrasion 
Dermabrasion 
Laser resurfacing - atrophic scars
Punch biopsy  
Intralesional steroids  - keyloid scarring
66
Q

what are disadvantages of laser resurfacing treatment for atrophic acne scars

A

may cause pigment change

no nhs funding

67
Q

when are punch biopsies used for acne scar treatments

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mainly for large ice pick scars

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