Mehlman/Uw acne treatment 11-14 (2) Flashcards
M. 5 Tx steps
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M. 1st step Tx? what adverse?
Topical retinoids (ie topical tertinoin, NOT oral isotretinoin)
adverse: cause photosensitivity (RASH) + desquamation
M. 1st. step. Topical retinoids also used for …
for photoaging
M. 1st. step. Topical retinoids mechanism?
decreasing sebum production
M. 1st. step. Topical retinoids (NOT oral isotretinoin) is teratogen?
NO!!!
It is not a teratogen and does NOT have any effect on pregnancy or male sperm
M. 2nd step Tx?
Benzoyl peroxide
M. 2nd step. Benzoyl peroxide used with?
often coadministered with TOPICAL RETINOIDS
M. 2nd step. Benzoyl peroxide mechanism?
killing of bacteria + clear pores
M. Topical retinoids (ie topical tertinoin, NOT oral isotretinoin) what step?
1st step
M. Benzoyl peroxide, what step?
2nd step
M. step 3 Tx?
Topical clindamycin
M. Topical clindamycin what step?
step 3
M. step 4 Tx?
Oral tetracycline
M. step 4. Oral tetracycline. what adverse?
photosensitivity (BLISTERING)
M. Oral tetracycline what step?
4 step
M. Step 5 Tx?
Oral isotretinoin