IC11

Question 1

what is the treatment for herpes labialis

Answer 1

antiviral cream ; 5x daily

zovirax cream

Question 2

what is the treatment for impetigo

Answer 2

mupirocin (antibiotic) - 3x daily

retapamulin - 2x daily
ozenoxacin

Question 3

what is the key characteristics of the various impetigo

Answer 3

non - bullous : honey golden crusts

bullous : brown crust

Question 4

what are the risks of acne vulgaris

Answer 4

hyperpigmentation
scarring
psychological burden

Question 5

pathophysiology of acne vulgaris

Answer 5

increased sebum production –> formation of microcomedones –> cutibacterium within microcomedones –> inflammation of comedone to papule / nodule /pustule

Question 5

what is acne vulgaris

Answer 5

inflammatory disorder of pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle and sebaceous gland)

Question 6

what are the factors affecting the pathogenesis

Answer 6

1. androgen mediated stimulation of sebaceous glands
2. dysbiosis of the pilosebaceous follicle
3. innate and cellular immune system