Skin Ailments—Acne Vulgaris



Skin Ailments—Acne Vulgaris







  • Acne vulgaris



    • General—disease of the pilosebaceous glands


    • Pathology—increased sebum, hyperkeratinization, accumulation of debris, and Propionibacterium acnes colonization


    • Clinical—occurs in areas with most pilosebaceous glands (face, neck, chest, back, and upper arms.)



      • Defined by the presence of comedones; open = “blackheads” and closed = “whiteheads”


    • Risk factors



      • Obstruction (e.g., shirt collars, cosmetics, etc.)


      • Exposures and medications (e.g., steroids, lithium, phenytoin, disulfiram, phenobarbital, etc.)


      • Endocrine disorders (e.g., Cushing’s syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hyperandrogenism, etc.)


    • Classification



      • Mild—few to several papules and pustules; no nodules


      • Moderate—several to many papules and pustules; few to several nodules


      • Severe—many papules, pustules, and nodules

        Note: Inflammatory acne involves the presence of pustules and cysts.


    • Treatment

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Aug 28, 2016 | Posted by in PSYCHIATRY | Comments Off on Skin Ailments—Acne Vulgaris

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