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12 Cards in this Set
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Mild - Comedonal |
*1st line = Topical retinoid *Alternatives = SA, azelaic acid, glycolic acid |
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Mild - Papular/Pustular |
*1st line = topical retinoid +/- topical antimicrobial *Alt = same as comedonal (SA, Azelaic acid, glycolic acid) |
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Moderate - Papular/Pustular |
*1st line = Oral antibiotic + topical retinoid +/- BPO *Alt = 1st line +/- azelaic acid *Alt for females = oral hormonal therapy + 1st line alts |
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Moderate - Nodular |
*1st line = Oral antibiotic + topic. retinoid + BPO *Alt = Oral isotretinoin or 1st line plus azelaic instead of BPO *Female alt = Oral hormonal therapy +/- everything pretty much |
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Severe - Nodular/Conglobate |
*1st = Oral isotretinoin *Alt = High dose oral antibiotic + tropical retinoid + BPO *Alt female = High dose oral hormonal therapy + topic. retinoid +/- topical antibiotic |
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Adapalene |
*reduces inflamed lesions and lesion count *more affective from lotions and hydroalcoholic gels *Preg. Category C |
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Tazarotene |
*Short contact therapy (1-5 min) *Good for sensitive skin *Preg. Category X |
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Tretinoin |
*Reduces number of microcomedones and comedones *Category C but not to be used while pregnant |
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Lesion count |
*Decrease by 10-25% within 4-8 wks or more than a 50% decrease in 2-4 months *After that see primary care |
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Comedones |
*Resolve by 3-4 months *If not see primary |
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Inflammatory lesions |
*Resolve within a few weeks *If not see primary |
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Anxiety/Depression |
*Achieve control or improvement in 2-4 months *If not see primary |
