Acne Vulgaris Flashcards

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Risk Factors

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Severe acne in fam hx, adolescence, male,

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Appearance/Symp/Sign

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Greasy skin, comedones, pustules, papules

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Management

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Keep skin clean, avoid skin irritation
Topical retinoid (andapalene) with or without benzoyl peroxide
Clindamycin 1% or isotretinoin
If not then abx with isotretinoin
If they don’t work then dermatologist referral.

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