Adnexal DISEASE Flashcards
Pt education should include that acne keloidalis is:
An inflammatory process
Early histopathology in acne kelodalis will include:
Dense inflammatory infiltrate in and around follicles and dermal fibrosis
Tetracycline antibiotics are expected to improve acne keloidalis because
They decrease inflammation
Clinical features of acne keloidalis include
Variable scarring occurs in papules and nodules, reports of pain and tufted doll hairs
Acne keloidalis falls into the category of
Primary scarring alopecia
What FDA approved topical acne medication is category x?
Tazarotene (contraindicated in pregnancy)
Adverse effects of systemic retinoids include:
Tetratogenicity, dryness and muscle aches
The differential diagnosis of acne includes the following
Folliculitis and rosacea
In acne, history taking should include
Menstrual hx in females, use of sunscreens and OTC topical use
The abscesses formed with hidradenitis suppurativa when cultured contain
Normal skin flora
Which statement about obesity and hidradenitis suppurativa is true
Obesity is a predictor of disease severity
Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by rupture of
The hair follicle
Which biologic therapies are FDA approved to treat hidradentitis suppurativa?
Adalimumab
Primary hyperhidrosis is what
Excessive action of normal thermoregulation and sweating
Topical aluminum chloride for hyperhidrosis is
Available OTC and by RX
Possible side effects of oral glycopyrrolate include
Dry mouth, blurred vision and increased intraocular pressure
Diagnosis of primary focal hyperhidrosis includes
Duration of at least 6 months, at least weekly episodes and onset before age 25
On clinical exam, the absence of what would confirm perioral dermatitis
Comedones
Topical treatment of perioral dermatitis includes
Clindamycin lotion, metronidazole cream and Klaron
The central umbilication of a sebaceous hyperplasia lesion is caused by
Central follicular infundibular opening
Which type of lesion is most critical in ruling out as a possible differential diagnosis of a sebaceous hyperplasia
Basal cell carcinoma
