LECTURE 7 P1
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What is the most common skin condition described in the text?

  • Rosacea
  • Psoriasis
  • Acne vulgaris (correct)
  • Eczema
  • Which group tends to experience more severe acne according to the text?

  • Postmenopausal women
  • Females in their 30s
  • Prepubescent children
  • Males in their 20s (correct)
  • What is considered the hallmark of acne vulgaris as per the text?

  • Comedones (correct)
  • Papules
  • Cysts
  • Nodules
  • Which statement about acne vulgaris is true according to the text?

    <p>It can persist into the 4th or 5th decade of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be a cause of acne in women according to the text?

    <p>Hormone imbalance like hyperandrogenism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do pathogenic events related to sebum retention contribute to acne according to the text?

    <p>By causing a foreign-body reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common hallmark of acne vulgaris?

    <p>White comedones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is commonly affected by acne lesions?

    <p>Back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to measure clinical improvement in acne after therapy?

    <p>Number of new lesions forming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group often presents with inflammatory lesions mainly in the middle of the face?

    <p>Young teenagers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action to avoid in order to prevent scarring in acne patients?

    <p>Avoiding topical exposure to oils and greases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may it take longer to see improvement in acne on the back and chest compared to other areas?

    <p>These areas are slowest to respond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of Rosacea as described in the text?

    <p>Presence of pustules and seborrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is often misdiagnosed as Lupus but can be excluded by the presence of pustules and associated seborrhea?

    <p>Rosacea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective medical management for the inflammatory papules and pustules seen in Rosacea?

    <p>Topical metronidazole or ivermectin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action to manage Rosacea considering it is usually a lifelong condition?

    <p>Avoid factors that trigger exacerbations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dermatitis results from direct skin contact with chemicals or allergens?

    <p>Contact dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main causes of irritant contact dermatitis according to the text?

    <p>Direct skin contact with universal irritants like soaps and detergents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the improvement and lower incidence of acne associated with a low-glycemic diet?

    <p>Reduced insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is Tretinoin most effective at treating in more severe acne?

    <p>Comedonal component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mainstay treatment for inflammatory acne that does not respond to retinoids or benzoyl peroxide?

    <p>Combination of topical and oral antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers rosacea according to patients' reports?

    <p>Exposure to sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of acne does not show comedones?

    <p>Rosacea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common recommendation for acne treatment related to hygiene?

    <p>Using a mild soap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes allergic contact dermatitis from irritant dermatitis?

    <p>Intense pruritus and weepy/crusted lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Lavender oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do reactions to allergic contact dermatitis typically develop after exposure?

    <p>48-72 hours after exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes resolving or chronic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Presence of scaling and thickened skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is recommended to rule out impetigo or secondary infection in contact dermatitis cases?

    <p>Gram stain and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom may be present in both allergic and irritant contact dermatitis?

    <p>Intense pruritus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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