Acne and rosacea

Question 1

To prevent antibiotic resistance, use Benzoyl peroxide

Answer 1

with topical antibiotic

Question 2

First line for mild comedonal acne

Answer 2

Topical retinoid, +/- BP

Question 3

First line treatment for moderate comedonal acne

Answer 3

Topical retinoid, BP, topical Abx (clinda, erythro)

Question 4

Moderate pustular/papular acne

Answer 4

oral Abx with topical retinoids and BP

Question 5

Moderate nodular without scarring

Answer 5

oral Abx with topical retinoid and BP

Question 6

Severe nodular acne and scarring/keloids

Answer 6

oral isotretinoin

Question 7

first line for treatment of mild to moderate acne and rosacea

Answer 7

Topical Abx with BP

Question 8

Common agents to treat hormonal acne

Answer 8

Spironolactone

OCPs

Question 9

erythema, telangectasias, papules and pustules, no comedones

Answer 9

Rosacea

Question 10

treatments for rosacea for redness and flushing - to treat erythema

Answer 10

laser
brominidine - vasoconstrict
Make-up
Photoprotection

Question 11

treatments for rosacea for patients with papules and pustules

Answer 11

Metronidazole - cream OR
Oral Abx - tetracyclines
Isotretinoin

Question 12

what topical Abx used in the Rx of rosacea

Answer 12

Metronidazole -.75%

Question 13

how is isotretinoin prescribed?

Answer 13

1 dose for 5-6 months

Question 14

Common side effects of isotretinoin

Answer 14

Xerosis
Chelitis
Elevated Liver enzymes
Hypertriglyceridemia

Question 15

how does acne vulgaris begin?

Answer 15

Clogged pores

Question 16

Lesions that are peri-oral and along the jaw line suggest

Answer 16

Hormonal acne

Question 17

4 main clinical features of rosacea

Answer 17

Papules
Pustules
erythema
telangectasias

Question 18

Treatment for rosacea is

Answer 18

Chronic, not curable, but controllable