Diet and Acne — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Acne arises due to hormone-related increase in _____ and blockage of hair follicles by excess keratin

Answer: sebum

Flashcard 2: What is the first-line (most appropriate) treatment for mild comedonal acne?

Answer: Topical retinoids (e.g., Adapalene, Tretinoin)

Extra: Topical retinoids are the first-line treatment for comedonal acne because they are potent comedolytic agents that normalize follicular keratinization. Azelaic acid is an alternative, particularly useful in pregnancy or for patients with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

Flashcard 3: Is oily food a predisposing factor to acne?_____

Answer: No

Flashcard 4: The absence of _____ helps in differentiating Rosacea from acne vulgaris.

Answer: comedones

Flashcard 5: Oral _____ (vitamin A) is used to treat severe cystic acne

Answer: isotretinoin

Flashcard 6: The components of SAHA syndrome are: _____, Acne, Hirsutism, and Androgenetic alopecia.

Answer: Seborrhoea

Flashcard 7: Papulopustular rosacea is treated with topical _____

Answer: metronidazole

Flashcard 8: Stages (Grading) of Acne: 1. _____ 2. Papular 3. Pustular 4. Nodulocystic

Answer: Comedonal

Extra: Acne is typically graded as follows: - Grade I: Comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) - Grade II: Inflammatory papules - Grade III: Pustules - Grade IV: Nodules and cysts (Nodulocystic acne)