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Dermatology Acne and Warts

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Two types of acne that are into adulthood   hormonal acne in women, acne conglobata  
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Dilated clogged pores   acne vulgaris  
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Blackheads   open comedeons (oxydation happens which turns black)  
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whiteheads   closed comedons  
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puss bumps   pustules  
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Deep painful knots   Cysts  
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_____ stimulate sebaceous glands increasing sebum production   androgens  
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Cysts, fissures, abscess formation, deep scarring are characteristic of   acne conglobata. Men>women, oily skin has high association  
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Acne treatment behavior   no picking!!!, no mechanical "exfoliation" (st. ives apricot scrub). Do mild gentle cleansing twice daily. Role of diet (milk hormones?), oil free non-comedogenic products  
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Chemical exfoliants   Retinoids (increases cell turnover, prevents new comedone formation). Azelaic acid (antikeratinizing, antibacterial and antiinflammatory).  
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Which is more efficacious, gels or creams?   gels, but are more drying.  
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Retinoid facts   4-6 weeks for effects, worse before better, contraindicated in pregnant patients  
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Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)   workhorse of acne. Has very little resistance. Remember that it has the power to bleach (use night time regimen). It is an antibacterial  
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Which topical antibiotic has high P. acnes resistance?   erythromycin  
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____ is a topical tx for inflammatory acne with no resistance   Dapsone (aczone)  
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Tetracycline contraindications   pregnancy and peds (teeth)  
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Vertigo, bluish gray discoloration, lupus-like syndrome, serum sickness and pseudotumor cerebri are AEs of   minocycline  
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how long should you tx with minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline   2-4 weeks  
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Pregnant women and peds may be treated with   Erythromycin  
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Indicated for severe, nodular, cystic, inflammatory, recalcitrant acne. Tightly regulated prescribing by the FDA   Isotretinoin (accutane)  
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For your patients with adult acne, hirsutism, PCOS, premenstrual flare   Oral estrogens (in younger patients)  
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_____ is an androgen receptor blocker for females   Spironolactone. CATEGORY X. HYPERKALEMIA is a possible AE and requires baseline evaluation  
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Other therapy for acne   intralesional steroids, comedo extraction "acne surgery", photodynamic therapy, laser therapy  
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Acne complications   scarring, keloids, psychological impact, pyogenic granulomas  
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acne found in the axillae, inguinal folds, perianal, rarely scalp. Plugging of the sweat duct   Hidradenitis Suppurativa (chronic relapsing condition)  
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Hallark of this is double comedone (two blackheads side by side)   Hidradenitis  
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Tx for Hidradenitis Suppurativa   Oral abx: cyclines BID for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, intralesional triamcinalone, oral prednisone over 14 days, surgical management (I &D)  
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other causes of acne   steroid acne, drugs, cutting oils, infectious folliculitis (S. aureua, P.ovale, P. aeruginosa - hot tub folliculitis)  
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Rosacea epidemiology   F>M, 30-50 years old, celtics esp.  
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Rosacea presentation   resembles acne: erythema, papules, pustules, but NO COMEDONES. Redness, flushing, papules, telangectasia  
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Rhinophyma is a common complication of   Rosacea, late manifestation  
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Tx for Rosacea   Topicals: metronidazole, Sulfa agents, azelaic acid. Oral meds: ORACEA (low dose doxycycline)  
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Notes on Oracea   no resistance! 40mg timed release doxycycline  
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Triggers of Rosacea   hot or spicy food/drink, sun, ETOH, exercise  
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Pattern tends to be symmetrical around the border of mouth, extending to the nasolabial foldsCharacteristic erythematous base with grouped 1-2 mm erythematous papules. Pustules may be present. Comedones notably absent   Perioral Dermatitis. Tiny grouped bumps around the openings of the face. NO COMEDONS  
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What to avoid in perioral dermatitis   Avoid cinnamon products, tartar control toothpastes, whitening agents, heavy facial moisturizers, ask about topical steroids – all thought to be triggers  
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Tx for perioral dermatitis   dump triggers and start with topicals. erythro, clinda, looking for antiinflammatory.  
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Cause of warts   Viral infection: HPV  
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Warts occur more often, in greater number and last longer in   immunosuppressed patients  
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Veruccae obscure   normal skin lines (whereas callous does not). Also, warts have black spots, and callouses do not  
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black inside a wart   birds-eye view of dying off blood vessels; this is a good sign  
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The common wart is called   Verruca Vulgaris. typical pt age 5-20, prefers hands, verrucous surface, thrombosed capillaries, loss of dermatoglyphics (skin lines)  
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are warts contagious?   yes, even to one's own self.  
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"skin tags" in kids are suggestive of   verruca vulgaris with filiform projection  
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Flat warts (slightly raised)   Verruca Plana; 5-20 years old common  
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Warts on pressure points of feet   verruca plantaris. More growing into the skin. Coalesced warts: Mosaic wart  
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Which HPV types have a malignant potential   HPV 6, 11, 16 & 18  
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Genital wart   condyloma acuminata. Frequently recur following treatment  
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Cauliflower is always _______ until proven otherwise   condyloma. In kids, think sexual abuse.  
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Wart tx   Time, cryotherapy (liquid nitro), chemicals  
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Cryotherapy wart tx   treat lesion until white halo forms and lingers for about 10 seconds. a few bursts, not a constant spray.  
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Chemical destruction of warts   cantharadrin, podophyllin, retinoids, salicylic acid, 5-FU  
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Risk of Liquid Nitrogen   Permanent white polkadot (hypopigmentation)  
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High risk condyloma acuminata lesions are often   hyperpigmented. (16 &18 are high risk)  
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Warts Tx with Immunomodulators:   Imiquimod (Aldara), Cimetidine, Squaric Acid  
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