Disorders of Sebaceous & Apocrine Glands Flashcards
an extremely common, usually self-limited chronic inflammatory condition of the pilosebaceous unit
acne vulgaris
pathogenesis of acne vulgaris involves multiple factors, including: (4)
- increased sebum
- follicular hyperkeratinization
- proliferation of Cutibacterium acnes
- inflammation
Acne Vulgaris typically begins at puberty as a result of ?
androgen stimulation of pilosebaceous unit and changes in keratinization at the follicular orifice
4 components of acne
- Follicular plugging = blocks sebum drainage
- Stimulation of sebaceous glands
- Overgrowth of C. acnes
- Inflammatory response
Acne vulgaris is MC found on areas of skin with greatest density of sebaceous follicles, such as ?
the face, back, and upper chest.
T/F: Men are more likely to have acne in adulthood, as it is thought to be hormonally driven
F: women not men
While a benign condition, acne can lead to ____ and _____. Therefore, initiation of tx in the earliest stages is preferable.
permanent scarringsignificant psychosocial distress
what medication is MC known to cause acne?
systemic or are using topical corticosteroids, or individuals using anabolic steroids
characteristic lesions of acne (4)
- open comedones (blackheads)
- closed comedones (whiteheads, noninflammatory base)
- erythematous inflammatory papules
- pustules
Nodules and cysts can result in scarring, including ____ or ____
pitted
hypertrophic scars
besides the MC areas for acne to appear, adult women in particular can have acne where else?
deeper-seated, tender red papules are common along the mandibular jaw
type of acne that is comprised of monomorphic inflammatory papules and pustules rather than open and closed comedones (blackheads and whiteheads).
Drug-induced acneiform eruptions
diagnostic pearls that causes acne in women
certain habits
touching, rubbing, over-cleansing the face with numerous products, and wearing cosmetics may exacerbate acne.
besides the MC areas for acne, in men acne tends to be more severe where?
trunk
diagnostic pearls that causes acne in men
certian habits/activites
Consider external agents such as grease from working in fast-food restaurants, occlusion from sports equipment or hats, and drugs.
An ____ of acne severity is necessary for choosing the appropriate therapy.
assessment
itchy acne/putsules esp on upper back, shoulders, and scalp of adolescents and young adults, consider doing ____ testing to assess for _____, which could be treated with an antifungal shampoo such as ketoconazole.
- scraping a pustule for potassium hydroxide (KOH)
- Pityrosporum folliculitis
management pearls for acne
- Acne often resolves after the teenage years.
- Severe cases of nodulocystic acne will require more aggressive treatment.
- Acne typically requires consistent, regular care over months to see improvements.
- Make sure pt has correct expectation and applies topical medication to entire area of potential acne involvement, not just to individual lesions as spot tx.
mild acne therapy
- Topical retinoids
- Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)
- Topical antibiotics
medications that can be used for mild acne therapy
- Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)
- Topical retinoids
- Topical abx
- Oral abx
- Oral retinoid (isotretinoin)
- Azelaic acid
- Salicylic acid
- Hormonal therapy
how to apply retinoid to avoid excessive irritation and dryness?
Start using topical retinoids gradually, such as every third night, then slowly increase to nightly as tolerated to avoid excessive irritation and dryness.
MOA of retinoid?
MC SE?
CI?
- decreases cohesion and increases turnover of epidermal cells
- dryness (MC); photosensivity
- CI: Pregnancy
types of retinoids (6)
- Tretinoin (0.025%-0.1% q 24 h at PM)
- Tazarotene (0.05%-0.1% cream or gel applied q24hrs)
- Adapalene (0.1%-0.3% every 24 hours at bedtime; the 0.1% gel now OTC)
- Trifarotene (Aklief) Newest retinoid
- Tretinoin combo (tretinoin + clinda phosphate)
- Adapalene combo (adapalene + BPO)
which acne medication has the advantage of having no bacterial resistance?
Multiple fixed-combinations with retinoids and topical abx
BPO
SE of BPO
- Skin irritation (erythema, xerosis, scaling,
- stinging, tightening, burning sensation)
- Bleaching of hair/clothing
1st line for Mild-moderate inflammatory acne (papulopustular)
Clindamycin and Erythromycin
however NOT indicated for monotherapy
what is added to clinda/erythromycin for mild-moderate inflammatory acne?
BPO to reduce bacterial resistance
Patients often experience skin irritation
For moderate acne -with inflammatory papules or deeper-seated lesions, consider adding what tx?
options?
oral medication
- Doxycycline or minocycline
- Add 100 mg q12h to topical regimen (retinoid + BPO)
- oral abx x 3 mo, after which the dose can be tapered to 100 mg once daily for a month or two before stopping.
MOA of general oral ABX?
SE?
- inhibits C. acnes; Quicker results than the use of topicals
- MC S/E upset stomach and photosensitivity