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Acne Flashcards

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What is acne?

A

Chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit

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Bacteria involved in acne

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Propionibacterium acnes

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Presentation of acne

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Open comodomes (blackhead)
Closed comodomes (whitehead)
Pustules
Papules and nodules
Cysts
Scars
Affects: face, upper back, upper chest (distribution of sebaceous glands)
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Treatment for mild-moderate acne

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Topical retinoid (adapalene)
Topical antibiotics (clindamycin) + benzoyl peroxide to prevent bacterial resistance
Azelaic acid
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Treatment for moderate acne/acne not responding to topical treatment

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Oral antibiotic for 6 months + benzoyl peroxide to prevent bacterial resistance
Try 2 different antibiotic before referring to dermatology

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Systemic treatment for acne prescribed by dermatologists

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Systemic retinoids (isotretinoin)

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Erin Y2 - Dermatology (18 decks)

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