Acne Vulagaris Flashcards
What is acne vulgaris
Inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous gland
Causes of acne vulgaris
Hormonal changes
Contributing factors to acne vulgaris
Increased sebum production, abnormal follicular keratinisation, bacterial colonisation and inflammation
Different presentations of acne
Non inflammatory (mild), inflammatory (severe)
Description of non inflammatory acne
Open and closed comodones (black and white heads)
Description of inflammatory acne
Papules, pustules, nodules and cysts
Appearance of richly pigmented skin
Hyperpigmented macules, no erythematous nodules detected by palpation
Common affected ares of acne
Face, chest and upper back
General measures of management
No specific food identified to cause acne
Topical therapies for mild acne
Benzoyl peroxide and topical antibiotics, and topical retinoids
Oral therapies for severe acne
Oral Abx and anti-androgens
When are oral retinoids used
Severe acne, last resort
Complications of acne
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, scarring, deformity, psychological and social effects
