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Disorders of sebaceous glands Flashcards

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T/F the sebaceous gland is apocrine

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F holocrine

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sebaceous glands occur on the palms and soles

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F

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there are many sebaceous glands on the dorm hand and feet

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F sparse

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meibomian glands of the eyelids and tyson’s glands of the prepuce are sebaceous glands

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what are fordyce spots

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free sebaceous glands in the margin of the upper lip often visible as pale-yellow bodies

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Human skin surface lipid consists of what

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glycerides, FFAs, wax esters, squalene, cholesterol esters

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In children the sebum is 95% the surface lipid T/F

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F

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sebum helps protect against fungal and bacterial infection T/F

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T

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4 factors in the aetiology of acne

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increase in sebum hypercornification of the pilosebaceous duct colonisation of the duct with P Acne inflammation

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There is an increased incidence of atopic dermatitis in ppl with acne T/F

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F decreased

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Indications for an endocrine evaluation in ppl with acne

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severe/sudden onset, therapy resistent, rapid relase post isotretinoin, irregular menses, hirsutism, hyperseborrhoea

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What is HAIR-AN

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hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and acanthuses nigricans

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At what age do you get worried about seeing acne

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between 2-7

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Hormonal tests for unusual acne

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days 2-5 of menstrual cycle: Total & free T, SHBG, DHEA, androstenedione, prolactin, FSH, LH, FSH, LH, TFTs, lipids, glucose. Cortisol and 17 alpha hydroxyprogesterone USS ovaries

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Poor prognostic factors for acne

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early onset, family hx, more severe sebum, early onset relative to menarche, truncal, scarring, persistent

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Topical treatment for back acne

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avoid heat, oily environment, check meds/steroids/supplements. IL steroids 5% glycol acid, 10% propylene glycol in ethanol

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Topical treatment for acne

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BPO retinoids clindamycin 1%, erythromycin 2%, dapsone 5% azalea acid 15%, nicotinamide 4% 2% salicylic acid

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associations with acne fulminans

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osteolytic bone lesions fever, arthralgias, myalgias, hepatosplenomegaly. SAPHO EN

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who gets acne fulminans

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boys 13-16

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What lab abnormalities might you expect with acne fulminans

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elevated ESR, proteinuria, leukocytosis and anaemia lytic lesios on xray, increased uptake on technetium scintillography

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P acnes are gram negative non motile rods T/F

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F Gram +ve

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P acnes fluoresce with the wood’s lamp

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Management of acne fulminans

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pred, reduce over 6 weeks isotretinoin at 4 weeks: 0.25mg/kg iniitally, then increase to achieve complete clearance. infliximab may be helpful dapsone may help - especially if associated EN

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Clinical features of acne fulminans

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abrupt, inflammatory and ulcerated nodular acne on chest and back which is painful bleeding crusts over ulcers fever painful joints including sacroiliac, ankles, shoulders malaise loss of appetite and weight loss enlarged liver and spleen

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What is acne conglobatat
severe nodulocystic acne where there are interconnecting abscesses and sinuses. (part of the follicular occlusion triad)
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acne mechanica occurs when
repeated friction and mechanical obstruction of pilosebaceous unit e.g. chin straps, collars, violin players
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Drug induced acne - signs
abrupt, monomorphic eruption of inflammatory papules and pustules
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Examples of drugs which may cause acne
steroids, bromides, iodides, isoniazid, lithium, phenytoin, progesterone, sertraline, risperidone, cetuximab, cyclosporin
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What is apert's syndrome
craniosyntosis , early epiphyseal closure, hypertelorism, prone to development of severe pustular acne
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What syndromes may predispose to acne
cushings, HAIR-AN, PCOS, SAHA, late onset congenital adrenogenital syndrome, apert's syndrome
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comedogenicity is tested how
via a rabbit's ear test - placing the ingredients in the external ear canal of rabbits and check the amt of hyperkeratosis
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What is chloracne due to
exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons.
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Detergent acne due to
alkaline soap washing. Some soaps contain weak acnegenic compounds eg hexachlorophene
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% of newborns who get neonatal acne
\>20%
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Neonatal acne usually involves comedones on the cheek and nasal bridge
F typically NOT comedones
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Treatment for neonatal acne
ketoconazole cream, azaleas acid cream, tretinoin, BP 2.5%
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Comedones occur in infantile acne T/F
T
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Isotretinoin is effective for the treatment of chloracne
F - doesn't work as sebaceous gland as already undergone atrophy - use topical retinoid, gentle cautery
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treatment of a comedo naevus
Keratin filled pits in a grouped or linear arrangement
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T/F pyogenic granulomas often appear post isotretinion
T
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What conditions are associated with seborrhoea
acromegaly, parkinsonism Reduced by isotretinoin, spironolactone
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What may happen to osteoma cutis (which may occur as a complication of acne) if the patient is treatment with minocycline
Becomes pigmented.
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Types of acne scars
icepick, box, rolling/atrophic, keloid
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Gram negative folliculitis presentation
sudden eruption of multiple small pustules or nodular lesions, usually premolar or prenatal post long term oral or topical ab treatment.
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Tx of gram negative folliculitis
stop ab trimethoprim 600mg daily or ampicillin 250mg aid or oral isotretinoin
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Associations with pyoderma faciale
crohns, high dose Vit B
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SAPHO
synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis
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Treatment of fordyce spots
CO2 laser, oral isotretinoin
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Histo features of steatocystoma multiplex
a true sebaceous cyst eosinophilic cuticle lack of granula layer sebaceous lobules in wall, may have vellum hair
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Treatment options for sebaceous hyperplasia
hyfrecate, CO2, TCA, cryo, vascular laser, isotretinoin, topical retinoids
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The comedone is formed in the isthmus of the follicle
F infundibulum
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Early non specific inflammation in acne results in less scarring than does a delayed, specific inflammatory response
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The number of P acnes in acne lesions is associated with increased severity T/F
F
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The principle androgen mediating sebum production is Testosterone T/F
F DHT
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Infants have increased levels of DHEAS T/F
T
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Skim milk is positively associated with acne prevalence and severity
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What conditions are associated with the FGFR2 gene and acne
apert syndrome, acneiform/comedonal acne
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The transverse nasal crease separates what
the alar cartilage and the triangular cartilage
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Pseudo acne of the transverse nasal crease is a hormonal form of acne T/F
F
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What is an idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma
chronic, painless, solitary nodule with an acneiform appearance on the cheek s of young children. FB type giant cells on H&E. Resolve spontaneously after 11 months without treatment
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What is this? Management plan
Acne fulminans Oral pred 0.5-1mg/day, oral isotretinoin low dose introduced slowy after 3-4 weeks emollient oil, potent topical steroid for 2-3 weeks to crusts
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What is this? Aeitology? Treatment
Fordyce spots - heterotopic sebaceous glands Tx: nothing, CO2 laser, oral isotretinoin, PDT, micropunch excision
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What is this? What gene?
PAPA syndrome - pyogenic arthritis, PG, acne PSTPIP1 (CD2 antigen binding protein)
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What is this?
Pseudoacne of the transverse nasal crease
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cultures usually neg, H&E shows FB giant cells
Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma Resolves sponanteously after 11 months
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8 yo axilla
Childhood flexural comedones average age of Dx is 6 no association with HS, Acne vulgaris or precocious puberty
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New onset pustules in patient with known acne on doxy for 12/12
Gram negative folliculitis swab treat with amoxil/trimethoprim depending on culture isotretinoin may be helpful
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A pustular flare often occurs 3-4 weeks into topical retinoid treatment T/F
T
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Minocycline may be more effective than doxy in acne because...
more lipophilic, greater penetration into the sebaceous follicle
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Chloracne from dioxin poisoning
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What is this? - onset was gradual non painful
Morbihan's disease erythematous, firm, non pitting swelling of upper face. Peau d'orange appearance considered to be endpoint of rosacea or allergic contact. prolonged low dose isotretinoin may be helpful
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Types of eosinophilic folliculitis
Classic type – this occurs most commonly in Japan (Ofuji) Eosinophilic folliculitis associated with advanced Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection Infantile eosinophilic folliculitis Cancer-associated eosinophilic folliculitis Medication-associated eosinophilic folliculitis
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What is this? BG - explosive crop, some annular plaques with central clearing, intense pruritis
eosinophilic folliculitis - often peirpheral blood eosinophiia Tx: open wet dressings oral indomethacin 50mg/day UVB, oral minocycline, oral dapsone
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T/F HIV associated eosinophilic follicluitis occurs in HIV infected patient whose CD4 count is \<600
F \<300
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Disseminate and recurrent infundibulofolliculitis is aka
Hitch and Lund disease
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Disseminate and recurrent infundibular folliculitis aka Hitch and Lund syndrome improvement with oral vitamin-A, isotretinoin, and PUVA. Some patients may find relief with cooling and soothing emollients. It generally resolves by itself after some years.
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What is this?
acne agminata or lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei
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Clinical features and Dx
Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli multiple pin point follicular papules superimposed on a red brown patch associated with KP of upper arms In type 1 skin, may not have melanosis therefore overlap with keratosis pilaris rubra Tx: Urea, tretinoin, alapalene. sal acid peels and glycoloic acid peels. Photoprotection
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Types of KP atrophican
KP atrophicans faciei(ulerythema ophryogenes)= AD Atrophderma vermuiculatum Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans = XR Folliculitis spinulosa decalvans
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Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei (ulerythma ophryogenes)
Erythematous follicular papules with central keratotic plug, eventually follicular atrophy scarring alopecia of lateral eyebrows
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Associations with Keratosis pilaris atrophican faciei (ulerythema ophryogenes)
Noonan syndrome cardio facio cutaneous syndrome cornelia de lange syndrome and woolly hair.
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What is this
Atrophoderma vermiculatum
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Dx and course
lichen spinulosa texture likened to that of a nutmeg grater usually asymptomatic, arises suddenly, enlarges over a week. Most often in chidlren, favours neck, arms, abdomen and buttocks can persist indefinately
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How is lichen spinulosa different to KP
KP has perifollicular erythema and lacks discrete clusters
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DDx of lichen spinulosis
KP PRP (Juvenile) keratosis circumscripta LPP Phrynoderma
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which nutritional deficiency is this?
vit A deficiency - usually favours extensor sites, face is last site to be invovled and hands and feet are spared
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What is this and treatment
Acne keloidalis nuchae Swab Education - avoid tight shaves, tight collars Topical antimicrobial cleaners/shampoos such as gentle foaming benzoyl peroxide washes or chlorhexidine can help prevent secondary infection. Tar shampoos may provide an effective alternative. In addition, mild keratolytic agents containing alpha-hydroxy acids or topical retinoids may help soften the coarse hairs. Patients should discontinue hair greases. potent or superpotent topical steroids with or without the use of topical retinoids. Topical abs eg clindamycin, oral abs eg doxy IL CS Cryotherapy
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In acne there is increased corneocyte adhesion and proliferation T/F
T
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P acnes secretesl lipases which cleaves lipids into FFA which activates TLR1
F TLR2
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The inflammation in acne is released via IL2, IL8, TNFalpha through TLR1 pathway
F IL1 and TLR2 pathway
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T/F topical retinoids down regulate TLR2
T
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In a patient with acne, if DHEA and 17OH is elevated where are the androgens coming from?
The adrenal gland
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Where do pustules in gram negative folliculitis generally occur
centrofacial, especially perinasal
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what is this? and tx
Fox fordyce Topical retinoids Topical steroids Oral antibiotics Clindamycin solution Antiandrogenic hormonal therapy

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