Treatment for Acne Vulgaris Flashcards
What is 1 topical retinoid to treat acne vulgaris?
Tretinoin
Tretinoin is what type of drug?
Topical retinoid
What are possible adverse effects caused by Tretinoin?
Skin irritation, flaking, dryness, sun sensitivity, and contains FISH proteins
What does Tretinoin contain that could possible affect those with a certain allergy?
Fish proteins
What are 3 topical antimicrobials to treat acne vulgaris?
Benzoyl peroxide
Clindamycin
Erthryomycin
What are 3 topical antimicrobials to treat acne vulgaris?
Benzoyl peroxide
Clindamycin
Erythromycin
Topical antimicrobials (benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, erythromycin) are applied how often?
twice daily
What is an example of a Benzoyl Peroxide?
Proactiv
Adverse effects of Benzoyl peroxide?
Skin irritation, hair/clothes bleaching
Adverse effects of Clindamycin?
Pseudomembranous colitis
This topical antimicrobial drug to treat acne vulgaris can cause hair bleaching
Benzoyl peroxide
This topical antimicrobial drug to treat acne vulgaris can cause pseudomembranous colitis
Clindamycin
What drug to treat acne vulgaris is involved in plant defense response to an infection?
Azelaic acid
What does Azelaic acid treat?
Acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
What is an oral antibiotic to treat acne vulgaris?
Tetracycline