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Description : Check out this medical PowerPoint presentation titled "Acne" by Dr Stephen Chadwick.

This medical PowerPoint presentation talks about acne, a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the hair follicles become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, leading to the formation of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Acne can appear on the face, neck, chest, back, and shoulders.

There are several factors that can contribute to the development of acne, including hormonal changes, genetics, certain medications, and lifestyle factors such as diet and stress.

Treatment for acne depends on the severity of the condition. Mild cases can often be managed with over-the-counter topical treatments that contain ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinoids. More severe cases may require prescription medications such as oral antibiotics, oral contraceptives, or isotretinoin.

In addition to medication, there are several lifestyle changes that can help manage acne, such as maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding picking or squeezing pimples, and regularly washing the face with a gentle cleanser. It is also important to avoid harsh or irritating skin care products and to protect the skin from sun damage with a non-comedogenic sunscreen.

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Published on : Mar 31, 2023 | Views : 2456 | Downloads : 2

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Acne Dr Stephen Chadwick GPsWI
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Acne Very common Most teenagers will have some acne Tends to resolve by late teens or early twenties, but can persist Late onset 10% will have acne in thirties 6% in forties
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Features Comedones (open and closed) Grease Red papules and pustules Nodules and cysts Scarring Pain and tenderness Low self esteem and confidence
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Cause Disorder of pilosebaceous follicle Excess of oil Dead skin not shed properly and blocks the pores with blackheads Microcomedones and comedones Pockets of oil form ideal breeding ground for Propionibacterium acnes Inflammation leads to red papules and pustules.
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Assessment Previous treatments Compliance and side effects How bad does the patient feel it is ?/10 Objective assessment of severity Mild/moderate/severe and face/chest/back Comedones, papules and pustules Nodules and cysts Scarring
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Treatment Do not pick or squeeze Ask about inappropriate emollient use Oil-free make-up, non-comedogenic Use mild soap or gentle cleanser Expect topical treatments to dry or irritate, and manage this At least 2 months to assess any treatment
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Comedonal
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Comedonal Topical retinoid E.g. Tretinoin 0.025% gel applied nocte, or Adapalene 0.1% gel/cream Or Azelaic Acid E.g. Skinoren 20% cream
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Mild papulo-pustular Topical Retinoid and Topical Antimicrobial E.g.tretinoin gel nocte and antimicrobial marne (?BPO, or Duac), or possibly Epiduo gel (adapalene + BPO) Or Azelaic Acid + Topical Antimicrobial E.g. Zineryt lotion
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Moderate Papulo-pustular Oral antibiotic + Topical Retinoid +/- BPO E.g. Lymecycline od, or Erythromycin 500mg bd, + Tretinoin gel nocte +/- BPO marne Or Alt. oral antibiotic + alt. retinoid/azelaic acid +/- BPO E.g. Trimethoprim 300mg bd + adapalene +/- BPO Or Females, ? Add Dianette
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Nodulo-cystic Oral antibiotic + topical retinoid +/- BPO ? High Dose, eg Lymecycline bd or Trimethoprim 300mg bd Or Oral Isotretinoin Or Females, Dianette + topical retinoid +/- oral antibiotic
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Severe, includes any scarring
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Severe, includes any scarring Oral Isotretinoin Or High Dose Oral Antibiotic + Topical Retinoid + BPO Or Females, Dianette + topical retinoid +/- oral antibiotic
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Maintenance Treatment Use Oral Antibiotics for 6-12 months minimum, continue topical retinoid (azelaic acid) long term For moderate-severe cases, ?topical retinoid +/- BPO long term
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How to reduce referrals? Manage expectations, compliance and side effects Use PILs e.g. www.bad.org.uk Use more Topical Retinoids and combine them with Topical or Oral Antibiotics +/- BPO
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When to refer Refer early if scarring, or severe cases Mild-moderate cases not responding to standard treatments regimes Females for ?Ro-accutane, discuss contraception prior to referral
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Questions?