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acne and rosacea Flashcards

1
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vitamin a derivatives that act by normalizing desquamation of follicular epithelium to prevent formation of new comedones and promote the clearing of existing comedones

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topical retinoids (tretinoin, trans retinoic acid)

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adverse effects of topical retinoids

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dryness, pruritus, erythema, scaling, photosensitivity

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when applying topical retinoids do you combine with other treatments

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no, you do not apply at the same time as benzoyl peroxide, but you should wear sunscreen

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4
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which retinoid is cat x

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tazarotene

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5
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which retinoid is cat c

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tretinoin and adapalene

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topical medication w/ both antibacterial and comedolytic properties that acts via the generation of free radicals that oxidize proteins in the P acnes cell wall

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benzoyl peroxide

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adverse effects of benzoyl peroxide

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bleaches hair and fabric, can irritate skin

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reduces the number of P. acnes and reduces inflammation in inflammatory acne

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topical abx

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adverse effects of topical abx

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irritating, dry skin

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what should you instruct your pt to do when using topical abx

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(1) when using w/ retinoids or benzoyl peroxide, use on alternating days (2) use a moisturizer

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topical abx that comes in solution or gel

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erythromycin 2%

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topical abx that comes in solution, gel, lotion, or foam

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clindamycin 1%

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what can you use w/ topical abx to reduce the risk of abx resistance

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benzoyl peroxide

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14
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which lesions should acne treatment target

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new lesions, not present ones

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15
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most common cause of acne tx failure

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lack of adherence (topical agents take 2-3 months to take effect) due to dryness, itching, etc., so have them use a ceramide containing moisturizer

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16
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how long should acne tx go on for until you can evaluate it

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8 weeks at least

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17
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does diet effect acne

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potentially yes

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18
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should pts using prescribed acne meds use OTC products too (like astringents, abx soaps, etc)

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NO

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19
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what do you prescribe for moderate to severe inflammatory acne

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tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline + benzoyl peroxide (to prevent abx resistance)

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20
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adverse effects of oral tetra/doxy/mino-cyclines

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GI upset, photosensitivity, + minocycline causes vertigo/dizziness and hyperpigmentation

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21
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oral tetra/doxy/mino-cycline contraindications

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preggos, kids under 8

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how should a pt take oral tetra/doxy/mino-cycline

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with food/ milk/ full glass of water (to prevent GI side effects and esophageal erosions)

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23
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brown or blue grey skin pigmentation on the alveolar ridge, palate and sclera

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hyperpigmentation caused by minocycline

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24
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what do you prescribe for refractory severe nodulocystic acne

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oral isotertinoin

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25
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retinoic acid derivative that targets all 4 pathophysiologic factors involved in acne

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oral isotretinoin

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26
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adverse effects of oral isotretinoin

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xerosis (dry skin), chelitis (chapped lips), elevated liver enzymes, hypertriglyceridemia

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27
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what drug does the pt need to do the iPLEDGE program w/ b/c its toxic AF to preggos

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oral isotretinoin

28
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w/ iPLEDGE, how long, and what type of contraception does someone need to take

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2 forms of contraception for at least one month after tx has ended

29
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comedones w/ few inflammatory lesions

30
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tx for mild acne

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topical retinoid or benzoyl peroxide or combo therapy (topical retinoid + benzoyl peroxide +/- topical abx)

31
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comedones with marked number of inflammatory lesions

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moderate acne

32
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tx for moderate acne

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combo therapy (topical retinoid + benzoyl peroxide +/- topical abx)

33
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acne between the ages 1 and 7

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mid childhood acne, rare

34
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what is mid childhood acne caused by

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excess androgens (adrenal tumors/ gonadal tumors/ congenital adrenal hyperplasia/ cushings/ precocious puberty)- need to see endocrinologist

35
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acne from birth to 6 weeks

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neonatal acne, self limiting, no comedones

36
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acne from 6 weeks to 1 year

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infantile acne, true acne w/ comedones

37
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acne from 7-12 years

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preadolescent acne

38
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acne from 12-19 years

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adolescent acne

39
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how do you tx mid-childhood acne

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same was as adults EXCEPT NO TETRACYCLINES

40
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PCOS must have ?/3 sxs, and what are they?

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2/3… (1) oligo/anovulation (2) hyperandrogenism (3) polycystic ovaries on US

41
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women w/ PCOS can have a greater degree of insulin resistance which can cause

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acanthosis nigricans

42
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increased circulating androgens in PCOS can cause ___ and ___

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hormonal acne and hirsutism

43
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location of hormonal acne lesions

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perioral and along jaw line

44
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when do women w. hormonal acne report a flare

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pre-menstrual

45
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who should you consider hormonal acne in

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pt w/ severe sudden onset/ hirsutism/ irregular menses

46
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how do you tell acne rosacea apart from acne vulgaris

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acne rosacea has no comedones

47
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presents w/ flushing, erythema, papules, pustules, and/or phymatous changes

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acne rosacea

48
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what are acne rosacea triggers

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ETOH, sun, hot beverages, spicy food, stress, NOT HORMONES

49
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many patients w/ acne rosacea have ___ involvement

50
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acne rosacea tx

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topical and oral tx, sunscreen, avoid triggers

51
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how do you tell periorificial dermatitis apart from acne vulgaris

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periorificial dermatitis has no comedones

52
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erythematous papules and pustules w/ scaling located around the mouth, nose, and eyes (occasionally the rest of the face)

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periorificial dermatitis

53
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periorificial dermatitis presents w/ what other sxs and hx

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pruritis, burning, hx of topical steroids

54
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commonly used treatments for hormonal acne

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spironolactone and oral contraceptives

55
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side effects of spironolactone

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diuresis, hyperkalemia, irregular menses, feminization of male fetus

56
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side effects of oral contraceptives

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N/V, abnormal menses, weight gain, breast tenderness, clots

57
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open and closed comedones, papules, pustules nodules and cysts

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acne vulgaris

58
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what must you include when describing acne

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severity and presence of scarring

59
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related to presence of androgens, excess sebum production, activity of P. acnes, and follicular hyperkeratinization

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acne vulgaris

60
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location of acne vulgaris

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face, neck, upper trunk, upper arms

61
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open comedones aka

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blackheads

62
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closed comedones aka

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whiteheads

63
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4 factors involved in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris

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(1) increased sebum production b/c of androgens (2) comedone formation (3) p-acnes proliferation (4) inflammatory response

64
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what causes comedone formation in acne vulgaris

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keratin and sebum plug the hair follicle and accumulate

65
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what causes the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines in acne vulgaris

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P. acnes proliferates in the sebacous follicle and releases enzymes

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