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1
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define acne?

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disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus which usually peaks during adolescence

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what are the side effects of acne?

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  • comedones
  • papules
  • pustules
  • nodules
  • cysts
  • scars
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what are comedones?

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blackheads

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what are papules?

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a small pimple/swelling

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what are pustules?

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a blister containing pus

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what is a nodule?

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small swelling

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7
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what are 4 causes of acne?

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  1. excess sebum secretion
  2. hormones - esp androgens = male sex hormones
  3. bacteria (P acnes)
  4. drugs
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8
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what are 5 treatment options for acne?

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  • local abrasives
  • topical antibiotics
  • topical vitamin A analougues
  • systemic antibiotics
  • isotretinoin
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9
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what are the symptoms of rosacea? 5

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  • flushing
  • telangiectasia
  • erythema
  • pustules
  • inflammed papules
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define erythema

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dilation of blood capillaries resulting from injury/irritation

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define telangiectasia

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dilated capillaries that have a spider like appearance

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what are the 2 possible conditions associated with rosacea?

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  • conjunctivitis (infl of eye)

- blepharitis (infl of eyelid)

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13
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what are 5 common triggers for rosacea?

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  • spicy food
  • sunlight
  • stress
  • alcohol
  • temp change
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what are 6 treatment options for rosacea?

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  1. avoid triggering factors
  2. antibiotics (topical +/- systemic)
  3. cosmetic camouflage
  4. laser
  5. isotretinoin
  6. avoid topical steroids
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What causes impetigo?

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staphlococci or streptococci bacteria

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16
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Is impetigo contagious?

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yes

17
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what will impetigo look like?

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yellow crusting

may blister

18
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impetigo can trigger what?

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glomerulonephritis

19
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what is glomerulonephritis?

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term used for several kidney diseases usually characterised by inflammation of the glomeruli or asociated blood vessels but not always

20
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How is impetigo diagnosed and treated?

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  • taking bacterial swabs

- antibiotics

21
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what is folliculitis?

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superficial infection of the hair follicle

22
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what is the bacteria usually causing folliculitis?

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S aureus

23
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what does folliculitis look like?

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  • papules
  • pustules
    associated with hair follicles
  • erythema of around 1-2mm
24
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what is folliculitis associated with?

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diabetes

25
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what should be considered in a patient with folliculitis?

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are they a nasal staph carrier

26
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what are furuncles/carbuncles?

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small perifollicular abscess (boil) resulting in the destruction of the hair follicle that is tender and inflamed

27
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where will you find a furuncle?

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hair bearing sites

28
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how big are carbuncles?

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3-10cm nodule

29
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what is a stye?

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a furuncle involving sebaceous (oil) gland of the eyelid margin

30
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what is cellulitis?

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inflammation of the subcutaneous connective tissue

31
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what is erysipelas?

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a form of cellulitis

32
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what bacteria is involved with erysipelas?

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Gp A beta haemolytic strep

33
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what does erysipelas look like?

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  • on face or extremities

- spreading red edge

34
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what symptoms will the patient be having with erysipelas?

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  • malaise
  • fever
  • discomfort
35
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what is the treatment for erysipelas?

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systemic antibiotics

36
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what are virus are viral warts usually caused by?

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HPV

37
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what is the most common area to get facial warts?

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on the beard area of men

38
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what do these viral warts look like and how are they treated?

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  • plane (flat) warts (may be difficult to diagnose)

- may resolve spontaneously or require cryotherapy

39
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what is cryotherapy?

A

extreme cold

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