1. 15-year-old girl present to the clinic complaining of “pimples” for 6 months. She has been using an over-the-counter
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:24 pm
1. 15-year-old girl present to the clinic complaining of“pimples” for 6 months. She has been using an over-the-counter facewash four times a day to keep the oil and dirt off but it has nothelped. Examination reveals several dozen erythematous papules andpustules over the forehead and central face with scattered open andclosed comedones. A diagnosis of moderate inflammatory acne isentertained.
A. Why has this patient’s meticulous cleaning practice nothelped her condition? What advice would you give her regardingfacial cleaning?
B. What is the lifecycle of an inflammatory acne papule?
C. What are some general categories of acne treatment, and whatcomponent of lesion development does each address?
A. Why has this patient’s meticulous cleaning practice nothelped her condition? What advice would you give her regardingfacial cleaning?
B. What is the lifecycle of an inflammatory acne papule?
C. What are some general categories of acne treatment, and whatcomponent of lesion development does each address?