Derm Obj with more detail (derived from Enoch's cards) (15%) Flashcards
What are the factors associated with development of acne vulgaris?
Increased sebum production
Follicular hyperkeratinization
Proliferation of cutibacterium acnes
Inflammation
What triggers acne in puberty?
Androgen stimulation of pilosebaceous unit
Changes in keratinization at follicular orifice
Hormones and keratinization
When does the follicular ostium dilate in acne?
Comedo formation
When does rupture of the follicular wall occur in acne?
Nodule/cyst
Which gender usually has more acne?
Women
Specifically in adult women, what kind of acne papules are found and where?
Deep seated & tender red papules along the mandibular jaw.
What are drug-induced acneiform eruptions usually composed of?
Monomorphic inflammatory papules and pustules
What is mod for comedone #?
20-100
above = severe
below = mild
What is mod for papules/pustules #
15-50
above = severe
below = mild
What is mod for nodule #?
<5
> 5 = severe
What could itchy acne be and what do we do then?
If itchy, could be papules that we can do KOH prep on.
Check for pityrosporum folliculitis (tx with keto shampoo)
MOA of retinoid
Decreases cohesion and increases turnover of epidermal cells
stops skin from being sticky and increases cellular death so that there is not time for acne to grow
t/f you can have retinoids in preggo?
FALSE
your patient has taken a lot of abx and you are worried about antibiotic resistance, so you consider ____ for treatment of their acne
benzoyl peroxide (BPO)
No bacterial resistance
SE of benzoyl peroxide (BPO)
Skin irritation
Bleaching of hair/clothing
B = Bleach
In what type of acne is topical abx indicated?
Papulopustular
think bacteria d/t puss
1st line topical abx
Clindamycin or erythromycin (my son has acne)
Often combined with BPO
when are oral abx indicated for acne?
Moderate acne: inflammatory papules or deep-seated lesions
20-100 comedones
15-50 papules/pustules
< 5 cysts
What are the oral abx for acne?
remember, indicated for moderate acne
Doxycycline
Minocycline
-cycline
3 month tapered course
MOA of oral abx for acne
inhibition of C. acnes
CI for tetracylcines used as oral ABX for acne
preggo or young
can use macrolides (mycin) if this is an issue
If a patient is not able to have -cycline or -thromycin for oral abx treatment for mod acne, what are the 2nd line options?
Bactrim DS
Keflex (safe in preggo but not that effective)
Treatment of severe resistant nodular/cystic acne
Isotretinoin (accutane)
last resort monotherapy
MOA of isotretinoin (Accutane)
Same as others: inhibition/decrease in C acnes
Apart from being CI in preggo, what is another CI of isotretinoin?
Use with an oral tetracycline
-cycline
You must monitor CMP/lipids this often () with isotretinoin and stop or use a statin if lipids reach ()
monthly
700-800
What is interesting regarding your blood when you are on isotretinoin?
You may not donate it
What is perioral dermatitis and MC demographic?
Discrete erythematous micropapules
MC in females
RFs for perioral dermatitis
Topical fluorinated glucocorticoids + inhalers
Fluroinated toothpaste
OCP
Fluorine
patient will likely be on one of these in a case scenario
Tx for perioral dermatitis
D/C Steroids
What is the most common form of alopecia?
Androgenic alopecia
Aka sex pattern hair loss
What is the underlying pathophysiology of androgenic alopecia?
____ are regressed into _______ hairs due to _____.
Terminal hairs are regressed into indeterminate/vellus hairs due to androgens.
Terminal hairs are affected by hormones!
What androgenic alopecia classification describes females vs males?
Females = Ludwig-Savin
Males = Norwood Hamilton
Women wear wigs
Alexander Hamilton was a man
What hormone specifically causes androgenic alopecia and the long-term result of exposure to it?
DHT
Successive cycles will produce shorter and thinner hairs
If I do a biopsy of androgenic alopecia, what do I expect to see?
Telogen phase & atrophic follicles
Minoxidil is typically the treatment for androgenic allopecia, but this medication () can be used for men and this () can be used for women
Finasteride for men (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that inhibits conversion of T to DHT)
Spironolactone for women (prevents DHT from working but does not have direct affects on T)
what is the triad of atopy?
- Atopic dermatitis
- Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
- Asthma
3 As
What is the cycle of atopic dermatitis?
Dry skin
Pruritis
Increased inflammation (from itching)
Lichenification
What are the three pathophysiologic causes of dry skin d/t atopic dermatitis?
Impaired filagrin production
Reduced ceramide levels
Increased trans-epidermal water loss
what inflammatory markers are expressed in atopic dermatitis?
IL-4
IL-13
Hallmark sign of atopic dermatitis
Intense pruritis
Leading to lichenification as you keep scratching. Also can lead to 2ndary infections.
Presentation of someone with atopic dermatitis
Chronic: periorbital plaques
Hyperpigmentation
Hyperlinear palms
Keratosis pilaris
Hx of allergies
What is the primary thing that clues you into atopic dermatitis?
Hx and FHx
What is the tx for atopic dermatitis?
Gentle cleansers
Low strength steroids
How do you manage striae in atopic dermatitis?
Ointment without preservatives
Damp skin or under occlusive dressings
AVOID soap except in body folds
Cream for localized dermatitis
Low potency: desonide BID
Medium potency: Triamcinoline/mometasone/fluocinolone BID
Non-steroidals (only use if >2y): Tacrolimus/pimecrolimus/crisaborole