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Acne Vulgaris Flashcards

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What is acne vulgaris?

A

Disorder of the pilosebaceous glands whereby excessive sebum is produced which can result in infection/colonisation by proprionibacterium acne.

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What are the clinical features of acne?

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Greasy skin. Often adolescents
Comedomes: open (black) and closed (white)
papules
pustules
Nodules
Cysts
With scarring
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What is the differential diagnoses of acne vulgarise?

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Acne rosacea

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Management of acne vulgarise?

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Topical:

  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • antibiotics - erythromycin
  • retinoids

Systemic

  • Antibiotics - tetracycline (1st), erythromycin (2nd)
  • oral Isotretinoin
  • Antiandrogens: Contraceptive pill (dianette)
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What are the side affects of oral isotretinoin?

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  1. Dry skin
  2. Deranged LFTs
  3. Increased triglycerides
  4. Hair thinning
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