Acne

Question 1

Acne name?

Answer 1

Acne vulgaris

Question 2

mild acne?

Answer 2

non-inflammatory
<20 comedones
<15 inflammatory lesions
<30 total lesions

Question 3

moderate acne?

Answer 3

inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, nodules and cysts)
20-100 comedones
15-50 inflammatory lesions
30-125 total lesions

Question 4

severe acne?

Answer 4

>5 pseudocysts
>100 comedone
>50 inflammatory lesions
>125 total lesions
scarring/pigmentation

Question 5

acne fulminans?

Answer 5

most severe form of cystic acne

characterised by the erupt onset of nodular and supportive acne with systemic symptoms

Question 6

drug-induced acne?

Answer 6

side-effect of many meds

Question 7

history?

Answer 7

previous treatment
cosmetics
menstrual
medications

skin type, colour, scarring, pigmentation

Question 8

treatment for acne?

Answer 8

topical retinoids
benzoyl peroxide
topical antibiotics
oral antibiotics

combined oral pill
Isotretinoin

Question 9

what is rosacea?

Answer 9

episodes of erythema, flushing and papule/pustules on centre of face
onset marked by vascular changes

Question 10

in contrast to acne what is rosacea not associated with?

Answer 10

seborrhoea

Question 11

what does rosacea come without?

Answer 11

comedones

Question 12

what happens over time in rosacea?

Answer 12

persistent thickening due to oedema, fibrosis and glandular hyperplasia

Question 13

what is increased in rosacea?

Answer 13

increased number of demodex folliculorum

Question 14

phymatous rosacea?

Answer 14

overgrowth of sebaceous glands
skin becomes swollen and smoother with apparent pores
lumpy surface

Question 15

ocular rosacea

Answer 15

common and 50%
drying, tired eyes
tearing, pain, chalaza and corneal damage

Question 16

rosacea treatment?

Answer 16

avoidance of irritants
metronidazole cream (azelaic acid)
tetracyclines oral meds
surgery for rhinophymas