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Acne and rosacea Flashcards

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1
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Inflammatory Disease of the Pilosebaceous Unit

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acne

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2
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pathogenesis of acne (4)

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  1. sebaceous gland hyperplasia with ceborrhea
  2. altered follicular growth and differentiation
  3. colonization of probionibacterium acnes
  4. inflammation and immune response
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3
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which hormone causes sebaceous gland hyperplasia

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androgens

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4
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abnormal follicular desquamation

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keratinocytes hyperproliferate and are not shed as normal leading to densely packed along with lipid droplets in the inner follicle

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5
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clogged hair follicle / keratinocytes

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comedo

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6
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No correlation between reduction of P. acnes and the clinical improvement of acne

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yep

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CD4 lymphocytes invade follicular wall leading to disruption

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last step of acne formation- inflammation and immune response

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8
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comedonal acne vulgaris

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only comedones no inflammatory process

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9
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medication for

normalize follicular desquamation and some reduce inflammatory response

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topical retinoids

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menidcations:

reduce microorganisms and some reduce inflammatory response

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antibiotics

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medication:

reduces microorganisms

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benzoyl peroxide

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medication:

reduces sebum production, normalizes follicular dequemetion, reduces P. acnes indirectly and reduces inflammation

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oral isotretinoin

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medications:

reduces sebum production and normalize follicular dequemation

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hormones

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14
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Topical retinoids should always be used for treatment

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yep

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15
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why is tetracycline such a good systemic antibiotic for acne

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antibiotic properties and reduces inflammatory processes

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16
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antiandrogen hormonal therapy

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spironolactone

17
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hormonal therapy work-up test should be obtained during the

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luteal phase of the menstrual cycle

18
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oral retinoids

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acutane

19
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Vascular Hyperreactivity

Exemplified by exacerbation with food and medications that induce facial vasodilation

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rosacea

20
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Papulopustular Rosacea

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no comodones and older than 30

21
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Overgrowth of sebaceous glands- rosacea

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phymatous rosacea

22
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Watery or bloodshot appearance
Foreign body sensation
Burning or stinging
Dryness
Telangiectasias of the conjunctiva and lid margin
Periocular erythema
Meibomian gland dysfunction causing chalazion

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ocular rosacea

23
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treatment for rosacea

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avoidance of vasodilators, unresponsive to topical or systemic therapy

24
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acutane warning signs before taking

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pregnancy and depression

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