Notes in 01_Acne vulgaris

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Acne vulgaris (acne)}} is {{c2::a common skin condition, often affecting people during puberty and adolescence, that features comeodones to eryt…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Acne vulgaris}} {{c1::Mild: open and closed comedones + few red papules and pustules}} {{c1::Moderate: increased number of red p…
Published	02/10/2024	Types of Acne{{c1::Comedonal acne}}{{c1::Papulopustular acne}}{{c1::Nodular cystic acne}}
Published	02/10/2024	Types of Acne Scars{{c1::Ice pick scars}}{{c1::Hypertrophic scars}}{{c1::Rolling scars}}{{c1::Boxcar scars}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Acne fulminans}} {{c1::Sudden onset of an acne eruption}} {{c1::Fever and unwell}} {{c1::Joint pain}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Mild Acne  {{c1::Topical retinoids e.g. adapalene (Differin 1%)}} {{c1::Benzoyl peroxide wash/gel (Acnecide 5%)}} {{c1::Topical anti…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Moderate Acne {{c1::Oral antibiotics (e.g. doxycycline, lymecycline, erythromycin)}} {{c1::Hormonal agents (e.g. COCP)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Severe Acne{{c1::Refer to dermatology for oral isotretinoin usage (teratogenic) and monitoring LFTs}}
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