Management of Acne Flashcards

1
Q

Treatments of acne?

A
Cyproterone acetate
Topical steroid creams
Oral prednisolone
Systemic antibiotic therapy
Isotretinoin
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Limitations of cyproterone acetate when treating acne?

A

Anti-androgen that can only be given to women

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

When can topical steroid cream be used to treat acne?

A

Indicated where there are focal severe lesions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

When can oral prednisolone be used to treat acne?

A

May only be used in severe cases

- often where isotretinoin has not been fully effective

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

When can systemic antibiotic therapy be used to treat acne and how long should they be prescribed for?

A

Can be effective in clearing up acne as an alternative therapy in cases where previous efforts have failed so far
- should be prescribed for over 6 months

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Which types of antibiotics should be given, why, and by which administration route?

A

Fat-soluble antibiotics - tetracyclines (lymecycline) or erythromycin

  • they are better delivered to the target
  • oral or IV but usually oral
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly