acne vulgaris Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous follicle due to blockage of gland due to sweat
2
Q
how common
A
90% of teens
3
Q
causes
A
hormones - androgen
can be worsened by - increased sebum production, bacterial colonisation prepionbacterium acnes, nflamation
4
Q
presentations
A
comedones - black and white head spots - non inflammatory
inflammatory - more severe
pus may be presents-pustules
nodules
cysts
papules
5
Q
areas affected
A
face
back
chest
6
Q
topical therapies
A
benzyl peroxide topical anbitotics topical retionoids - zinyert, duac gel oral therapies - antibiotics, anti-androgens OCP- dianette etc oral retinoid-more severe istrenion /roaccutane for more severe
7
Q
complications
A
psychological and social effects-self esteem, isolation
scarring
deformities
hyperpigmentation
