Acne Vulgaris Flashcards
1
Q
define
A
chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit
2
Q
cause
A
increased androgens
3
Q
presentation
A
located on face, upper back and anterior chest comedomes pustules papules cysts erythema
4
Q
two types of comedomes
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whiteheads- closed
blackheads- open
5
Q
secondary features
A
scars (atrophic, ice-pick) texture changes (hypertrophy)
6
Q
management
A
avoid oily substances, triggers
topical treatments
systemic treatments
7
Q
topical treatments
A
benzoyl peroxide (keratolytic, antibacterial)
vitamin A derivatives- retinoids (drying effect)
topical antibiotics
8
Q
systemic treatments
A
oral antibiotics
oral retinoid- isotretinoin (BEWARE)
