Thurs - westra - acne Flashcards
1
Q
bacteria that causes acne
A
Propionibacterium acnes
2
Q
Grade 1 acne
A
Superficial, non inflamatory, comedones
typical acne creams: salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids.
3
Q
Grade 2 acne
A
Superficial, inflamatory, comedones, papules/pustules
typical acne creams + topical antibiotics
4
Q
Grade 3 acne
A
Deep inflammatory, comedones, papules/pustules, few nodules, little to no scarring.
oral antibiotics + typical
5
Q
Grade 4 acne
A
Severe nodulocystic, variable degree scarring
Oral isotretinoin
6
Q
Typical OTC acne cream
A
Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl peroxide products, topical retinoids
7
Q
another name for acutane
A
Isotretinoin
8
Q
Telangectasia
A
Small dilated blood vessels
9
Q
Rhinophyma
A
stage 3 acne rosacea
