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Acne Vulgaris?
erbegins in pre-pubital period w/ adrenal gland secretion & ^ sebum production w/
blockage of ducts
exacrebated by winter, oil-based cosmetics
hx for Acne Vulgaris
duration, past tx, length of tx, results
F= ask about hx of cyclic menstrual flares & PO Contraceptives
Current meds
Fam hx
Allergies
PMH
ROS
How is Acne Vulgaris dx'd?
by exam
open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads)- follicular duct
swelling, scratching/squeezing= scarring
Keloids= hypertrophic over sternum & upper back
Management- start w/ least invasive and least aggressive
1st line meds for acne vulgaris?