Week 2 Ch 38: Acne Flashcards
scientific name for acne?
acne vulgaris
which hormone is associated with stress-induced acne?
corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
what is the name of the only nonprescription retinoid topical for acne treatment?
common adverse effects?
how to minimize adverse effects?
how long for full effect?
- adapalene
- redness, scaling, dryness, itching, and burning
- proper moisturizing of skin, adverse effects should go away after first month of therapy
- 8-12 weeks
How to use benzoyl peroxide/important notes:
- higher strengths may cause more skin irritation
- pt should test product by applying small amount 1-2 times daily for the first 3 days to ensure no discomfort occurs
- avoid contact with clothes or hair since it may cause bleaching
- may cause photosensitivity, use sunscreen and avoid excessive sun exposure
are hydroxy acids more or less potent than other acne products?
this is useful because?
less potent, used if pts cannot tolerate other products
list every acid available for acne treatment:
hydroxy acid polyhydroxy acid salicylic acid glycolic acid lactobionic acid
T/F sulfur is found in anti-acne products
true
define comedolytic
product or medication that inhibits the formation of comedones, blemishes that form when oil and skin cells become trapped in the pore
define keratolytic
compounds that break down the outer layers of the skin and can decrease the thickness of psoriatic plaques
adapalene properties: antibacterial? comedolytic? anti-inflammatory? keratolytic?
no
yes
yes
yes
benzoyl peroxide antibacterial? comedolytic? anti-inflammatory? keratolytic?
yes
yes
no
yes
salicylic acid antibacterial? comedolytic? anti-inflammatory? keratolytic?
no
yes
yes
no
sulfur antibacterial? comedolytic? anti-inflammatory? keratolytic?
yes
no
no
yes
resorcinol with sulfur antibacterial? comedolytic? anti-inflammatory? keratolytic?
yes
no
no
yes
resorcinol monoacetate with sulfur antibacterial? comedolytic? anti-inflammatory? keratolytic?
yes
no
no
yes
