Dermatology

Question 1

Areas with increased subcutaneous glands

Answer 1

face, back, chest, upper arms

Question 2

Define comedones

Answer 2

small, noninflammatory bumps from clogged pores

Question 3

Blackheads are ___ comedones

Answer 3

open

Question 4

Whiteheads are ___ comedones

Answer 4

closed

Question 5

Blackheads indicate ____blockage

Answer 5

incomplete

Question 6

Whiteheads indicate _____ blockage

Answer 6

complete

Question 7

2 Types of Acne vulgaris

Answer 7

1. Inflammatory acne

2. Nodular or cystic acne

Question 8

This type of acne often heals with scarring

Answer 8

Cystic or Nodular Acne

Question 9

This type of acne is surrounded by inflammation

Answer 9

Inflammatory acne

Question 10

Requirements to be diagnosed with severe acne

Answer 10

nodular (>5 mm) or cystic acne

Question 11

Topical treatments for mild acne

Answer 11

Azelaic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, tretinoin, or topical antibiotics (Clindamycin or Erythromycin)

Question 12

Topical abxs used to treat mild acne

Answer 12

clindamycin and erythromycin

Question 13

For what severity of acne is oral abx used

Answer 13

moderate

Question 14

Oral antibiotics used to treat moderate acne

Answer 14

Minocycline or Doxycycline

Question 15

Management for moderate acne

Answer 15

same meds as mild acne + oral abx (Doxycycline or Minocycline), and Spironolactone

Question 16

Treatment for severe acne

Answer 16

oral Isotretinoin aka Accutane

Question 17

Define Acne Vulgaris

Answer 17

Inflammatory skin condition involving the pilosebaceous units
associated with papules and pustules

Question 18

4 pathophysiologic mechanisms of acne

Answer 18

follicular hyperkeratinzation
increased sebum production
propionibacterium acne overgrowth
inflammatory response