Acne

Question 1

Acne is inflammation of?

Answer 1

Propionibacterium acne
Imfl of pilosebaceous gland

Question 2

Mx of acne

Answer 2

1. Comedone -
   ●TOC - Tretinoin 0.025% or Adapaline 0.1% cream
   ●Can add- if 6wks no improvement
   Salicylic acid 5-10%
   Benzyl peroxide 2.5/5/10 %
2. Inflammatory acne - antibiotics
   ●Topical clindamycin
   ●If severe, oral Doxy/minocycline or erythromycin