Acne Case Study

Question 1

common acne is called

Answer 1

acne vulgaris

Question 2

chocolate and oils in high fatty foods are the cause of acne, t or f

Answer 2

false - still important to eat healthy diet

Question 3

acne is found mostly at this age

Answer 3

16-18 years old

Question 4

there is a hormonal relationship w/acne; particularly w/women - t or f

Answer 4

true

Question 5

can cosmetics cause comedone production

Answer 5

yes - look for non-comedogenic makeup

Question 6

open comedones are also known as

Answer 6

blackheads

Question 7

where is acne most commonly found

Answer 7

face, upper chest, back and shoulders

Question 8

closed comedones are also known as

Answer 8

whiteheads

Question 9

trt for acne

Answer 9

topical retinoids (tretinoin/Retin-A) - first line of trt.
topical benzoyl peroxide
accutane

Question 10

mild acne refers to how much of the face

Answer 10

25% of the face has papules and pustules - no cysts/nodules

Question 11

moderate acne refers to how much of the face

Answer 11

50% of the face w/nodules but few scars

Question 12

does severe acne have assoc. scarring

Answer 12

yes

Question 13

why do we give retin-A at night

Answer 13

photo-sensitivity - skin is very sensitive to light

recommend sunscreen

Question 14

what does benzoyl peroxide cause

Answer 14

bleaching (clothing)

Question 15

what will be added to the treatment regimen for moderate acne

Answer 15

topical antibiotics

Question 16

severe acne will trt with

Answer 16

oral antibiotics or accutane

Question 17

what is the problem with accutane

Answer 17

increased liver enzymes; increased cholesterol
severe teratogenic including fetal demise
**suicidal ideation

Question 18

what are the required steps to be placed on accutane trt?

Answer 18

2 pregnancy tests prior to start accutane
oral contraceptives
monthly pregnancy tests

Question 19

popping zits causes scarring t or f

Answer 19

true