Derm 2 Flashcards
parthenogenesis of acne?
hyper seborrhea
follicular keratinization
propionibacteria acnes prilifration into unit
comedonal non inflammatory acne tx?
topical retinoid: adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
what tx the inflammation?
topical steroids, abx, estrogen
what tx the hyperkeritinazton?
salicylic acid
what tx the bacteria?
abx
what tx the sebaceous componets?
anti-androgens
estrogen
what is x for mod papulopustular acne?
adapalene and benzoyl peroixde
+ hormonal therapy if trunk is involved
Tx for severe acne?
adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
+ oral abx, oral anti-androgen, hormonal therapy
What is tx for males with conglobate acne?
oral isotretinoin
What is tx for females with conglobate acne
oral isotretinoin and anti-androgenic hormonal therapy or high dose oral abx
What is maintenance therapy for acne?
topical retinoids
topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide
topical azelaic acid
T/F topical or oral abx should never be used as monotherapy in acne?
TRUE
what topical retinoid is safe for pregnant women?
topical azelaic acid
retionids?
acid form of vitamin A
avoid eyes, corners of nose, mouth
4- 6 weeks of therapy
increased used increases collagen and thickness off epidermis
which retinoid is category x pregnancy? what is SRA with the retinoids
tazarotene
Adapalene” beta, gamma
tazarotene betta, gamma
tretinoin: alpha, beta, gamma
Isotretinoin
tx: 20 weeks
ADE: thinning hair, chelitis, conjunctivitis, joint, depression, suicidal thoughts, insomnia, high triglycerides
Mionitor
CBC and LFT-1 st month
every month: pregnancy, fasting lipid levels
how many forms of birth control must be used with accutane?
2- month prior and for one menstrual cycle after discontinuation
-obtain serum pregnancy 2 weeks before starting therapy