30 Questions
What is the most common skin condition described in the text?
Acne vulgaris
Which group tends to experience more severe acne according to the text?
Males in their 20s
What is considered the hallmark of acne vulgaris as per the text?
Comedones
Which statement about acne vulgaris is true according to the text?
It can persist into the 4th or 5th decade of life.
What may be a cause of acne in women according to the text?
Hormone imbalance like hyperandrogenism
How do pathogenic events related to sebum retention contribute to acne according to the text?
By causing a foreign-body reaction
What is a common hallmark of acne vulgaris?
White comedones
Which area is commonly affected by acne lesions?
Back
What is recommended to measure clinical improvement in acne after therapy?
Number of new lesions forming
Which age group often presents with inflammatory lesions mainly in the middle of the face?
Young teenagers
What is a recommended action to avoid in order to prevent scarring in acne patients?
Avoiding topical exposure to oils and greases
Why may it take longer to see improvement in acne on the back and chest compared to other areas?
These areas are slowest to respond
What is a common symptom of Rosacea as described in the text?
Presence of pustules and seborrhea
Which condition is often misdiagnosed as Lupus but can be excluded by the presence of pustules and associated seborrhea?
Rosacea
What is the most effective medical management for the inflammatory papules and pustules seen in Rosacea?
Topical metronidazole or ivermectin
What is the recommended action to manage Rosacea considering it is usually a lifelong condition?
Avoid factors that trigger exacerbations
Which type of dermatitis results from direct skin contact with chemicals or allergens?
Contact dermatitis
What are the main causes of irritant contact dermatitis according to the text?
Direct skin contact with universal irritants like soaps and detergents
What is the main reason for the improvement and lower incidence of acne associated with a low-glycemic diet?
Reduced insulin resistance
Which component is Tretinoin most effective at treating in more severe acne?
Comedonal component
What is the mainstay treatment for inflammatory acne that does not respond to retinoids or benzoyl peroxide?
Combination of topical and oral antibiotics
What triggers rosacea according to patients' reports?
Exposure to sunlight
Which type of acne does not show comedones?
Rosacea
What is a common recommendation for acne treatment related to hygiene?
Using a mild soap
What distinguishes allergic contact dermatitis from irritant dermatitis?
Intense pruritus and weepy/crusted lesions
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis?
Lavender oil
When do reactions to allergic contact dermatitis typically develop after exposure?
48-72 hours after exposure
What distinguishes resolving or chronic contact dermatitis?
Presence of scaling and thickened skin
Which test is recommended to rule out impetigo or secondary infection in contact dermatitis cases?
Gram stain and culture
What symptom may be present in both allergic and irritant contact dermatitis?
Intense pruritus
Test your knowledge on acne treatment and management with this quiz. Topics include low glycemic diet, insulin resistance, topical retinoids, and treatment hygiene recommendations.
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