Acne Vulgaris Flashcards
1
Q
What is acne vulgaris?
A
Disorder of the pilosebaceous glands whereby excessive sebum is produced which can result in infection/colonisation by proprionibacterium acne.
2
Q
What are the clinical features of acne?
A
Greasy skin. Often adolescents Comedomes: open (black) and closed (white) papules pustules Nodules Cysts With scarring
3
Q
What is the differential diagnoses of acne vulgarise?
A
Acne rosacea
4
Q
Management of acne vulgarise?
A
Topical:
- Benzoyl peroxide
- antibiotics - erythromycin
- retinoids
Systemic
- Antibiotics - tetracycline (1st), erythromycin (2nd)
- oral Isotretinoin
- Antiandrogens: Contraceptive pill (dianette)
5
Q
What are the side affects of oral isotretinoin?
A
- Dry skin
- Deranged LFTs
- Increased triglycerides
- Hair thinning
