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| General Treatment for Mild Acne |
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Definition
| Topical Retinoid +/- topical antimicrobials, salicylic acid or azelaic acid |
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Term
| General Treatment for Moderate Acne |
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Definition
| Topical Retinoid + Oral Antibiotics +/- Benzoyl peroxide |
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Term
| General Treatment for Severe Acne |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Clindamycin, Erythromycin |
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Term
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Definition
| Topical, interferes with bacterial DNA synthesis. Anti-inflammatory. May decrease post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. |
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Term
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Definition
| Topical antibiotic, interrupts the inflammation cascade. Reduces the formation of and migration of neutrophils. |
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Term
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Definition
| Tetracycline antibiotics (Doxycycline, Minocycline, Tetracycline), Erythromycin, Trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole |
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Term
| Oral contraceptives approved for acne treatment |
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Definition
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Estrostep, Yaz |
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Term
| Tretinoin (Retin-A) dosing |
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Definition
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Term
| Azelaic acid (Azelex, Finacea) dosing |
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Definition
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Term
| Bezoyl peroxide (Benzagel) dosing |
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Definition
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Term
| Doxycycline (Adoxa) dosing |
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Definition
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Term
| Isotretinoin (Accutane) dosing |
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Definition
| 0.5-1 mg/kg/day split into 2 doses for 15-20 weeks |
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Term
| Trade name for Benzoyl Peroxide |
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Definition
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Term
| Trade name for Trentinoin |
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Definition
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Term
| Trade name for Doxycycline |
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Definition
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Term
| Trade name for Isotretinoin |
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Definition
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Term
| Trade name for Azelaic acid |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Vitamin A analog, increases cell turnover in follicular wall which leads to resolution of existing comedones and inhibition of new comedone formation |
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Term
| Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzagel) |
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Definition
| Topical antimicrobial and exfolliant. |
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