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Definition of acne   a common inflammatory disease of the hair follicles and sebum producing glands of the skin  
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acne affects __% of all teens   90  
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risk factors for acne   teenagers, women and girls 2-7 days before periods, pregnant women, medications (cortisone), direct exposure to greasy or oily substances or certain cosmetics, family history of acne, friction or pressure on your skin  
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acne is most commonly in adolescents aged __   15-18  
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pathogenesis of acne   multifactorial-an interaction among hormones, keratin, subum, and bacteria determines course and severity  
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acne usually goes away by age __ although it may persist into late adulthood   25  
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gender most affected by acne   no gender preference  
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__ stimulate sebaceous glands to increase production   androgens  
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__ proliferates causeing more plugging of pores leading to comedones   P. acnes  
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thinning of follicular wall as inflammation increases leads to   inflammatory papules  
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rupture of follicular wall and reaction to foreign body results in   pustules and cysts  
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main causes of acne   clogged pores and bacteria  
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blackheads   open comedones  
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whiteheads   closed comedones  
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red bumps   inflammatory papules  
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deep painful knots   cysts  
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follicular plugging and dilation, affects face/neck/upper trunk/arms, with/out inflammation and pustule formation, may lead to cyst formation, may lead to scarring or keloid formation   acne vulgaris  
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severe chronic cystic acne, highly inflammatory, cysts/fissures/abscess formation/deep scarring. Men>women (oily skin), begins at puberty and worsens with time, trunk>face   acne conglobata  
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behavioral elements in the management of acne   no picking, no mechanical exfoliation/harsh abrasives, mild/gentle cleansing 2x daily, oil free non comedogenic products  
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medication that increases cell turnover, prevents new comedone formation   retinoids  
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example of retinoids   tretinoin (Retin A, Atralin), adapalene (differin), tazarotene (Tazorac)  
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medication that is antikeratinizing, antibacterial, and antiinflammatory   Azelaic acid (Finacea, Azelex)  
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retinoids for the skin is not a __ treatment   spot  
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retinoids are contraindicated in   pregnancy  
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AE's of retinoids   dry skin/irritation, sun sensitivity  
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topical comedolytics   glycolic acid preps, salicylic acid preps  
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the workhorse of acne meds   benzoyl peroxide-topical antibacterial  
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not for patients with a hx of UC, pseudomembranous colitis, less P. acnes resistance than Erythromycin   Clindamycin TA  
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emerging P. acnes resistance to   Erythromycin  
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topical antibiotics used to treat acne   Clindamycin, Erythromycin, sulfur containing preps, metronidazole, Benzoyl peroxide, dapsone (Aczone)  
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used for inflammatory acne   dapsone (Aczone)  
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oral acne antibacterials   minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin, ampicillin, cephalosporins, TMP/SMX (2nd line)  
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indicated for sever nodular cystic, inflammatory, recalcitrant acne (referral). tightly regulated by FDA, extremely teratogenic   isotretinoin (Accutane)  
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accutane is usually given over a __ month period   5  
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AE's of accutane   dry skin, chelitis, headaches, myalgias, arthralgias, bone pain, osteopenia, mood changes/depression, elevated glucose/TG, hepatotoxicity, decreased night vision, hearing changes  
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androgen receptor blocker used for those who are poor OCP candidates. cat x   spironolactone  
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used for patients with adult acne, hirsutism, PCOS, premenstrual flares. Suppresses sebaceous gland uptake of testosterone   oral estrogen  
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other treatments for acne   intralesional steroids, triamcinalone, comedo extraction, photodynamic therapy, laser therapy  
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aka acne inversa   hidradenitis suppurativa  
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plugging of apocrin duct-->duct dilation-->inflammatory change/bac growth-->rupture of gland-->ulceration/fibrosis-->sinus tract formation   hidradenitis suppurativa  
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hidradenitis suppurativa usually occurs in which areas   axillae, inguinal folds, perianal, rarely scalp  
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hallmark of hidradenitis suppurativa   double comedone  
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complications of acne   scarring, keloids, psychological impact, pyogenic granulomas  
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hidradenitis suppurativa treatment   oral antibiotics (tetracycline, minocycline), intralesional triamcinalone, oral prednisone, I & D, excision by surgery  
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other causes of "acne"   steroid, drugs (lithium, tetracycline, phenytoin, OCPs, INH), cutting oils/other occlusives, infectious folliculitis  
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causes of infectious folliculitis   S. aureus, P. ovale  
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causes of hot tub folliculitis   P. aeruginosa  
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epidemiology of rosacea   mostly female, 30-50 yo, peak 40-50, celtic  
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rosacea triggers   hot or spicy food/drink, sun, EtOH, exercise; ? association with demodex mite  
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difference in appearance of rosacea and acne   absent comedones  
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distribution of rosacea   forehead, cheeks, chin, nose, may involve eyes  
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rosacea is characterized by   redness, flushing, papules, telangiectasia, rhinophyma (men)  
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topical treatments of rosacea   D/C triggers (EtOH, sun, spicy); topical metronidazole vs erythromycin vs Na sulfacetamide vs azelaic acid  
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oral meds for rosacea   tetra/doxy/minocycline  
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treatment to consider for telangiectasia and rhinophyma associated with rosacea   laser  
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patterm of perioral dermatitis   symmetrical around the border of the mouth, extending to nasolabial folds  
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characteristic appearance of perioral dermatitis   erythematous base with grouped 1-2mm erythematous papules, pustules may be present, comedones notably absent  
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things to avoid with perioral dermatitis   cinnamon, tartar control, whitening agents, heavy facial moisturizers, topical steroids  
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treatment of perioral dermatitis   topical metronidazole, erythro, clinda  
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keratin plugs that form within follicular ostia   comedones  
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occlusion and pressure on the skin causing acne   acne mechanica  
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rarely __ is seen in XYY genotype (tall males, slightly mentally retarded, with aggresive behavior), or in females with polycystic ovary syndrome   acne conglobata  
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in the overwhelming majority of acne patients __ levels are normal   hormone  
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goal of acne therapy   remove plugging of pilar drainage, reduce sebum production, treat bacteria colonization  
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treatment for mild acne   topical antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids  
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treatment for moderate acne   topical antibiotics, benzoyle peroxide, topical retinoids, oral antibiotics  
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treatment for severe acne   topical antibiotics, benzoyle peroxide, topical retinoids, oral antibiotics, then as a last resort isotretinoin  
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what is considered severe acne   cystic, conglobate, or acne refractory to treatment  
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patients with rosacea are often perceived as being __   alcoholics  
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pathognomonic for early rosacea   facial flushing  
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enlarged nose associated with rosacea   rhinophyma  
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eye involvment associated with rosacea   red eyes, chronic blepharitis, conjunctivitis, episcleritis, corneal ulcers may develop (rare)  
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antibiotic use in rosacea   oral is more effective than topical  
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Acneiform: can be mistaken for acne   Rosacea; Perioral Dermatitis  
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