Anti-Acne Flashcards

1
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Common dermatological disorder of the pilosebaceous unit

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Acne

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2
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T/F: Acne is a disease condition

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True

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3
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Major contributing factors to acne development

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Sebum
Androgenes
Hyperkeratinization
P. acnes
Inflammation, immune reactions

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4
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T/F: Usually acne is in part triggered by excess sebum production

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True

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5
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Main causative agent associated with acne development

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Propionibacterium Acnes

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6
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Hyperkeratosis and Increase corneocyte cohesiveness in the upper sebaceous follicle which lead to microcomedo formation

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Early Comedo

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7
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Microcornedo

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Early Comedo

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8
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Accumulation of shed keratin and sebum

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Later comedo

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9
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Formation of whorled lameliar concretions

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Later comedo

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10
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Comedo may be closed or open

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Later comedo

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11
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Propionibacterium acnes proliferation, which upregulates innate immune responses

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INFLAMMATORY PAPULE/PUSTULE

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12
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Mild inflammation (primarily neutrophils), which increases upon rupture of the comedo wall

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INFLAMMATORY PAPULE/PUSTULE

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13
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Sebaceous lobule regression

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INFLAMMATORY PAPULE/PUSTULE

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14
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: Marked inflammation (primarily T cells)

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NODULE/CYST

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15
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What stage in Acne Pathogenesis: May lead to scarring

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NODULE/CYST

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16
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Types of Acne: Blackheads and White Heads

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Non-inflammatory lesions

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17
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Consists of open and closed comedones, which are not inflamed and red because follicle walls are intact

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Non-inflammatory lesions

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18
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Known as open comedones

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Blackheads

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19
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Follicles that have wider opening filled with sebum and dead cells

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Blackheads

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20
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Dark colors in Blackheads are caused by exposure of the top of the comedo to _________

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oxygen

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21
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Known as closed comedones

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Whiteheads

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22
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Follicles opening is closed and have normal skin color

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Whiteheads

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23
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More likely to progress into inflammatory lesion

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Whiteheads

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24
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Closed comedo becomes larger and packed due to debris and inflammation from P. acnes.

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Inflammatory lesions

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25
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In Inflammatory lesions; follicle ruptures, white blood cells and red blood cells migrate to contain rupture, and lesions turn ___________.

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red

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26
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Primary inflammatory lesions; small, raised, usually red, and tender bumps under the skin

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Papules

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27
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Also called pimple; red tender bumps with white pus at the tip

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Pustules

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28
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Deep lesions that are hard to touch, more painful, and deep red or purple of in color

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Nodule

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29
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Large pus-filled lesions resulting from severe inflammatory reaction

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Cyst

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30
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Can result to scarring of acne

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Cyst

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31
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limited to face, and characterized by presence of non-inflammatory closed and open comedones with few inflammatory lesions

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Mild acne

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32
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increased number of inflammatory papules and pustules on the face and affects other body parts

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Moderate acne

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33
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back, chest, shoulders acne

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Moderate acne

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34
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presence of nodules and cysts; facial lesions accompanied by widespread disease on the neck, chest, and back

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Severe acne

35
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Acne topical treatments

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Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)
Salicylic acid
Resorcinol and Sulfur
Topical Retinoids
Topical Antibiotics
Azelaic Acid

36
Q

Non-antibiotic antimicrobial agent that kill bacteria by producing reactive oxygen species within clogged pores

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Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)

37
Q

Increases cell turnover, cleans pores, desquamates skin, and has anti-inflammatory properties.

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Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)

38
Q

This topical treatment also addresses hyperkeratinization

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Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)

39
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Mainstay treatment of mild to moderate acne, in combination with antibiotics and/or retinoids

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Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)

40
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SE of BPO

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peeling, dryness, burning, and redness of the skin

41
Q

T/F: We must also use sunblock together with using BPO

A

True

42
Q

In BPO, Irritation resolves with continued use during ____________ of treatment

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1st month

43
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Betahydroxy acid

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Salicylic acid

44
Q

Desquamating and comedolytic properties

A

Salicylic acid

45
Q

Less potent and better tolerated than topical retinoids

A

Salicylic acid

46
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Salicylic acid are _________ products at concentrations of ________ as lotions, creams, ________, facial wash gels, ________, and ___________

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OTC; 0.5-2%; foams; toners; cleansing pads

47
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Salicylic acid SE:dryness, redness, ___________, ________, and burning

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scaling;itching

48
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T/F: The use of salicylic acid must be coupled with the use of sunblock/sunscreen

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True

49
Q

Available as creams, masks, ointments, and soap bars

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RESORCINOL AND SULFUR

50
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T/F: Sulfur has antibacterial effects

A

True

51
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Topical Retinoids are____________ derivatives that normalize abnormal desquamation in sebaceous follicles, ______________ coherence of follicular keratinocytes, and prevent formation of new ___________________

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Vitamin A; decrease; microcomedones

52
Q

Maybe used as monotherapy for the management of mild noninflammatory comedonal acne with maximum benefit after 3-4 mos., and as maintenance therapy

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Topical retinoids

53
Q

Include tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene

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Topical retinoids

53
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Topical retinoids are available as:cream, gel, _________, and ____________ formulations

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liquid; microsphere

54
Q

Topical retinoids SE:___________, burning sensation, redness, itching, and ___________

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transient skin irritation, burning sensation, redness, itching, and peeling

55
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Negative effects of topical retinoids can be prevented by using _______________ of active ingredients or _______________

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lower concentration; modifying the vehicle

56
Q

Used for mild or moderate acne with inflammatory lesions

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Topical antibiotics

57
Q

Include clindamycin and erythromycin

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Topical antibiotics

58
Q

With bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory properties

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Topical antibiotics

59
Q

Topical antibiotics are available as:gels, creams, _________, _________, _______, and _______

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gels, creams, lotions, foams, toners, and pads

60
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topical antibiotics are combined wtih

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BPO and Retinoids

61
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Alternative to retinoids; with comedolytic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties

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Azelaic Acid

62
Q

Part of the annex that list the ingredients that are not allowed for use in cosmetics

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Azelaic Acid

63
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Systemic treatments

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Oral Antibiotic
Hormonal Therapy
Isortetinoin

64
Q

Include doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, and erythromycin

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Oral Antibiotic

65
Q

May cause upset stomach, dizziness, or skin discoloration

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Oral Antibiotic

66
Q

antibiotic that may cause sun sensitivity

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Doxycycline

67
Q

oral antibiotic that can cause teeth discoloration

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tetracycline

68
Q

oral antibiotic that can cause skin hyperpigmentation

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minocycline

69
Q

Adjunct therapy in women with moderate to severe acne

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hormonal therapy

70
Q

Reduces and/or prevents outbreaks, but not effective for existing lesions (used with topical retinoids for lesions)

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hormonal therapy

71
Q

Hormonal Therapy Forms:

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(1) Combination ** oral contraceptives suppress ovarian androgen production** , and
(2) ** Androgen receptor blockers block effect of androgen**s on the sebaceous gland (spironolactone, cyproterone, and flutamide)

72
Q

May cause headache, breast tenderness, nausea and depression; increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and blood clots

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hormonal therapy

73
Q

Oral retinoid for the treatment of moderate to severe acne that does not respond to other treatments

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Isoretinoin

74
Q

Targets all major components in acne development, and may be used as monotherapy

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Isoretinoin

75
Q

May cause dryness of the skin, eyes, mouth, lips, and nose; itching; nosebleeds; muscle aches; sun sensitivity; and poor night vision

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Isoretinoin

76
Q

May increase levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood, and increase liver enzyme levels

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Isoretinoin

77
Q

May cause malformation of developing fetus (teratogenic)

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Isoretinoin

78
Q

has moderate growth inhibitory and bactericidal effect on Propionibacterium acnes

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Glycolic acid

79
Q

squeezing with fingertips and using a comedone extractor

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Comedo extraction

80
Q

Include broad-spectrum continuous-wave visible light, intense pulsed light, pulsed dye lasers, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and pulsed diode laser

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optical therapies

81
Q

dietary restrictions

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oily food, nuts, chocolates, dairy

82
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T/F: Efficacy of dietary restrictions as acne treatment is questionable

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True