dermatologic disorders (exam 2) Flashcards
1
Q
What causes acne vulgaris?
A
increase sebum production
increased androgen production
2
Q
Amnesteem mechanisms of action
A
decreases sebum, anti-inflammatory, breaks down keratin
3
Q
should pregnant people take Amnesteem?
A
NO
4
Q
Can Amnesteem cause muscle weakness?
A
yup
5
Q
What are the treatment goals of psoriasis?
A
slow cell growth and decrease inflammation
6
Q
what is a biologic disease modifier for psoriasis?
A
Remicade
7
Q
Alopecia
A
male pattern baldness
8
Q
What does UVA radiation cause?
A
premature aging
9
Q
what does UVB radiation cause?
A
sunburn
10
Q
Does physical sunscreen reflect or absorb radiation?
A
reflect
11
Q
does chemical sunscreen reflect or absorb radiation?
A
absorb
