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Acneiforms Eruptions Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 forms of acneiforms eruptions?

A

Acne Vulgaris

Acne Rosacea

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2
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What is the term used to describe blocked follicles?

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Comedones

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3
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What areas are commonly affected by acne vulgaris?

A

Face
Back
Chest

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4
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What makes up the pill sebaceous unit?

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Hair follicle
Sebaceous gland
Erector pili muscle

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5
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What is the peak incidence of acne?

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15-18 years

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6
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What are the topical treatments for acne?

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Retinoids
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)
Antibiotics

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7
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What topical antibiotics are used for acne?

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Clindamycin
Tetracycline
Erythromycin

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What are the non topical antibiotics used in acne?

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Antibiotics
Anti androgens (oral contraceptives/dianette)
Isotretinoin/ roaccutane
Light based treatments

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9
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How does isotretinoin?

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Reduces amount of bacteria in follicle and inflammatory role of commensal bacteria

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10
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What is the recommend dose of isotretinoin used?

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1mg/kg/day for 16 weeks

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11
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What are the contraindications of isotretinoin?

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Must not be pregnant or get pregnant during treatment (highly teratogenic)
Many side effects
Expensive

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12
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What is rosacea?

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Chronic inflammatory changes in cutaneous blood vessels

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13
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What is the peak incidence of rosacea?

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30-50 years

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14
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What factors can contribute to rosacea?

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Fair skinned/Celts 
Alcohol 
Spices 
Emotion 
Hot drinks
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What are the sub types of rosacea?

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Erythemato-telangiectatic
Papulo-pustular
Phymatous
Ocular

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16
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What is the topical treatment for rosacea?

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Antibiotics (metronidazole)
Azeleic acid
Ivermectin
Brimonidine

17
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What are the non topical treaments for rosacea?

A

Antibiotics (tetracyclines, erythromycin, metronidazole)
Isotretinoin
Light based treatments

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