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Which condition presents with narrowing pores due to proliferation and accumulation of keratinocytes and skin edema? Sebum builds up in blocked follicle.

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Acne

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Inflammation of comedone results from:

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Leakage of sebum into dermis and secretion of proinflammatory mediators, chemokines, and degradative enzymes by P. acnes.

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Excessive mTORC signaling, high insulin and IGF-1 levels, mTORC (more mTORC, more inflammation), increases both expression of inflammatory biomarkers and also sebum production in sebocytes are all causes of what condition?

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Acne

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________ propagates mTORC (animal products)

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Leucine

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Pathogenic factors targeted by treatment of acne, what is the major factor?

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keratinocyte hyperproliferation

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Which western medicine treatment of acne is teratogenic?

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Isotretinoin (acutane)

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Antibiotics to treat acne are more effective if combined with _______ _______ or _________, and should be stopped after what period of time?

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Benzoyl peroxide or retinoids, after 3-6 months

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What are 4 botanical (topical) treatments for acne?

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  1. Azelaic acid
  2. Green tea
  3. Tea tree oil
  4. Calendula succus
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What are 5 botanical (internal) treatments for acne?

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  1. Berberine (barberry, coptis)
  2. Oregon grape (goldenseal)
  3. Chasteberry
  4. Indian gooseberry
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Which 3 physical medicine treatments can be done for acne?

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  1. Sun (start with 5 min/day)
  2. Hot/cold contrast bath w/ green tea
  3. Calendula
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Which 6 mineral supplements can be used for treating acne?

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  1. Zinc
  2. Copper
  3. Chromium
  4. Selenium
  5. Omega 3
  6. Vitamin D
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The following s/sx are indicative of which condition?
Erythema, telangiectasia, papulopustule, nodules, no comedones, Rhinophyma (mainly males), Demodex mite, migraines (3x more common), 30-50% have ocular symptoms (iritis, scleritis, keratitis, chalazia, blepharoconjunctivitis)

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Rosacea

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Aggravation by fluoride and sodium lauryl sulfate are possible causes of which condition?

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Perioral dermatitis

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T/F: Topical glucocorticoids are useful in treating perioral dermatitis

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FALSE! Avoid using topical glucocorticoids for perioral dermatitis

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What are 7 risk factors for hidradenitis suppurativa?

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  1. obesity
  2. female
  3. smoking
  4. acne vulgaris
  5. IBD
  6. low zinc
  7. SAD
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