Acne Flashcards
What are some ddx’s for acne?
roseacea
perioral dermatitis
sebaceous hyperplasia
which topical retinoid is the strongest?
tazoratene
what is the most effective treatment for acne?
oral isotretinoin (accutane)
attacks all of the mechanisms for acne
what are the most common side effects of using accutane
photosensitivity
dry skin and dry lips
What’s a significant side effect of accutane?
increased depression and suicidal ideation
what are rosecea flares caused by?
alcohol
spicy food
cold weather
why is hidradenitis suppurativa a misnomer?
it is folicular, not in the sweat glands (hidradenitis is latin for sweat gland)
What are the stages 1-3 of hidradenitis?
- Stage 1 - abscess formation without sinus tracts and scarring
- Stage 2 - recurrent abscesses with sinus tracts, scarring
- Sage 3 - diffuse or almost diffuse involvement, multiple interconnected sinus tracts and abscesses
alopecia areata is what kind of disorder?
chronic immune-mediated
What are exclamation point hairs?
little hairs that are cut off on the margin of alopecia areata
alopecia totalis is complete loss of _________hair
scalp
what is the ddx of alopecia areata?
tinea capitis
trichotillomania
cicatrical alopecia (not as smooth)
secondary syphillis
how do you treat alopecia areata?
what are the treatments for female pattern hair loss?
- minoxidil
- spironolactone
- surgery
tinea capitis ddx includes
alopecia areata
seborrehic dermatitis
