Acne, Rosacea, Melasma Flashcards
Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris can present by ______ and ______ comedones. papules and ______ . last but not least ______ .
Open
Closed
Pastules
Nodules (cyst)
Acne Vulgaris is due Hair follicles becoming ______ with ______, as well as with dead skin cells
Plugged
oils
Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgairs first line Tx is ____
Benzoyl peroxide
Perferred treatment for acne vulgaris in skin of color popultion is _____. this is due to contact ____ dermatitis
retinoids
irritant
Rosacea
Rosacea is Idopathic however it can be brought up by ______, stress or ______
Heat
Spices
Rosacea will present with the patient having eruptions in the forehead, ______, nose, and eyes. they will describe feeling ______, burning, stinging sensation.
cheeks
Flushing
With Rosacea Tx involves avoiding triggers like hot drinks, ______, ______ foods, and extreme temperatures. For oral Tx tetracycline and for topical use metronidazole
alcohol
spicy
Phymatous Rosacea it can lead to ______
rhinophyma
Melasma (mask of pregnancy)
Melasma is also known as the mask of ______
Pregnancy
Melasma usually onsets in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy due to ______. this results in ______ of the skin around the face. Melasma can also occure with ______ use.
hormonsurge
darkening
OCP
Melasma Tx is minimize ______ exposure. use ______ agents. or a retnoid like ______.
Sun
Depigmentation
Tretinoin