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Which prescription acne medication is recommended for inflammatory acne in women, especially during pregnancy?

Azelaic acid during breastfeeding

Salicylic acid leave-on products

Oral tetracycline antibiotics

Dapsone 5% gel (correct)

What is the purpose of applying topical retinoids like tretinoin in the evening?

To increase sun sensitivity

To minimize dry skin and redness

To prevent plugging of hair follicles (correct)

To reduce antibiotic resistance

What are the common side effects of combined oral contraceptives used for acne therapy in women?

Dryness and redness

Skin redness and minor irritation

Painful periods and breast tenderness

Weight gain, breast tenderness, and nausea (correct)

Which oral medication for acne is a derivative of vitamin A, prescribed for moderate or severe acne that hasn't responded to other treatments?

Isotretinoin Signup and view all the answers

What makes azelaic acid a potentially effective acne treatment?

Its natural antibacterial properties Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised not to apply tretinoin at the same time as benzoyl peroxide?

To avoid skin irritation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of combining antibiotics with benzoyl peroxide in acne treatment?

To reduce redness and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of spironolactone (Aldactone) in managing acne in women and adolescent girls?

Blocking androgen hormones on the oil-producing glands Signup and view all the answers

Which topical medication is recommended to be applied in the morning along with an antibiotic during the first few months of acne treatment?

Clindamycin Signup and view all the answers

Which oral medication might be considered for people who can't take tetracyclines, including pregnant women and children under 8 years old?

Macrolide antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What should all people receiving isotretinoin participate in due to the potential side effects of the medication?

Risk management program Signup and view all the answers

Which topical medication is mentioned to cause increased sun sensitivity?

Tretinoin Signup and view all the answers