Ways to enlist the cooperation of hospitalized teens

Question 1

Acne Vulgaris

Answer 1

occurs due to increases in activity of sebaceous and sudoriferous glands

Question 2

What does Acne Vulgaris affect?

Answer 2

the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the face, neck, back, & upper chest

Question 3

Overproduction of what?

Answer 3

Sebum oil

Question 4

What are comedones?

Answer 4

black head

Question 5

What are precipitating factors for acne vulgaris?

Answer 5

-emotional stress
-hormone shifts preceding menstrual period
-hot humid environment
-balanced diet, adequate rest lessens acne

Question 6

What are topical meds for Acne Vulgaris?

Answer 6

Topical meds- Clearasil, Benoxyl, Tretinoin, Tretin A

Question 7

What are topical cleansers for Acne Vulgaris?

Answer 7

Topical cleansers- salicylic acid, resorcinol, sulfur

Question 8

What are med Rx for moderate acne?

Answer 8

Erythromycin or Tetracycline to treat proliferative bacteria

Question 9

What is used to treat cystic acne?

Answer 9

Accutane (isotretinoin)

Question 10

What are some consults for acne?

Answer 10

-Plastics & reconstructive department
-Dermatology

Question 11

What will dermatology do for Acne Vulgaris?

Answer 11

-may use topicals
-peels
-dermal abrasions

Question 12

What are the common STD’S?

Answer 12

chlamydia, gonorrhea, & syphilis

Question 13

What is the easiest drug obtained by teens?

Answer 13

marijuana- 85.5%