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. (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common hallmark of acne vulgaris?

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

Which area is commonly affected by acne lesions?

<p>Back (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Number of new lesions forming (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Contact dermatitis (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Comedonal component (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers rosacea according to patients' reports?

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

Which type of acne does not show comedones?

<p>Rosacea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What distinguishes allergic contact dermatitis from irritant dermatitis?

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

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

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

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

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

What distinguishes resolving or chronic contact dermatitis?

<p>Presence of scaling and thickened skin (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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