Dermatology

Question 1

How is Mild acne defined?

Answer 1

Open and closed comedones with or without sparse inflammatory lesions.

Question 2

How is moderate/severe acne defined?

Answer 2

MOD: Widespread non-inflammatory lesions and numerous papules and pustules.

SEV: Extensive inflammatory lesions, which may include nodules, pitting and scarring.

Question 3

What is the first-line treatment for a patient with mild to moderate Acne?

Answer 3

a 12 week course of topical combination therapy should be tried first line.

• Fixed combination of topical adapalene with topical Benzoyl peroxide.
• Fixed combination of topical tretinoin with topical clindamycin.
• Fixed combination of topical benzoyl peroxide with topical clindamycin.

Question 4

What is the first line treatment of early lyme disease?

Answer 4

First line tx is 14-21 day course of oral doxycycline

Question 5

What is the bacteria that contributes to the development of Acne?

Answer 5

Propionibacterium Acne