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What is the primary benefit of using benzoyl peroxide for acne?
What is the primary benefit of using benzoyl peroxide for acne?
- Improving penetration of other topical agents
- Suppressing growth of P. acnes (correct)
- Reducing inflammation
- Unplugging existing comedones
Which type of glucocorticoid is good for inflamed skin and dry sensitive skin?
Which type of glucocorticoid is good for inflamed skin and dry sensitive skin?
- Creams (correct)
- Injections
- Ointments
- Gels
What is the main effect of topical retinoids in acne therapy?
What is the main effect of topical retinoids in acne therapy?
- Treating purpura
- Reducing hypertrichosis
- Preventing development of new comedones (correct)
- Removing fine wrinkles
Which adverse effect is associated with long-term use of glucocorticoids?
Which adverse effect is associated with long-term use of glucocorticoids?
Which topical drug is similar to tretinoin and may initially exacerbate acne in some individuals?
Which topical drug is similar to tretinoin and may initially exacerbate acne in some individuals?
Which type of glucocorticoid has a cooling effect and is good for oily skin?
Which type of glucocorticoid has a cooling effect and is good for oily skin?
What is the primary action of retinoids in acne therapy?
What is the primary action of retinoids in acne therapy?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with the use of topical retinoids?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with the use of topical retinoids?
What adverse effect is more likely to occur with higher doses and long-term therapy of glucocorticoids?
What adverse effect is more likely to occur with higher doses and long-term therapy of glucocorticoids?
Which drug is indicated for topical therapy of acne, wrinkles, and psoriasis?
Which drug is indicated for topical therapy of acne, wrinkles, and psoriasis?
Which topical keratolytic drug is used for mild to moderate acne by suppressing growth of P.acnes and decreasing keratinocyte proliferation?
Which topical keratolytic drug is used for mild to moderate acne by suppressing growth of P.acnes and decreasing keratinocyte proliferation?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with isotretinoin use?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with isotretinoin use?
Which oral antibiotic for acne is considered an agent of choice due to its effectiveness?
Which oral antibiotic for acne is considered an agent of choice due to its effectiveness?
Which drug used for severe nodulocystic acne vulgaris requires strict monitoring of triglyceride levels?
Which drug used for severe nodulocystic acne vulgaris requires strict monitoring of triglyceride levels?
Which topical drug may cause burning, pruritus, erythema, dryness, and scaling during the initial weeks of treatment?
Which topical drug may cause burning, pruritus, erythema, dryness, and scaling during the initial weeks of treatment?
Which class of drugs is associated with the risk of teratogenicity and requires strict REMS protocols?
Which class of drugs is associated with the risk of teratogenicity and requires strict REMS protocols?
'I PLEDGE- REMS Risk Management' is most likely associated with which drug class?
'I PLEDGE- REMS Risk Management' is most likely associated with which drug class?
'Will sunburn easily with all retinoids' implies that patients should:
'Will sunburn easily with all retinoids' implies that patients should:
What effect do the common side effects tend to have as treatment with tazarotene continues?
What effect do the common side effects tend to have as treatment with tazarotene continues?
