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Acne and papulosquamous disorders
Test 6, Sem 2
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Medical
Graduate
03/27/2011

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comedonal acne is characterized by what?
Definition
open and closed blackheads
Term
What is the treatment of choice for comedonal acne?
Definition
topical retinoids
Term
What is a good treatment for inflammatory acne?
Definition
clindamycin 1% and 5% benzoyl peroxide
Term
what acne medication produces long lasting remission and effectiveness?
Definition
isotretinoin
Term
What is a skin disorder characterized by oval papulosquamous lesions on trunk and proximal extremities
Definition
pityriasis rosea
Term
what is lichen planus?
Definition
eruption with violaceous, flat-topped, polygonal papules. Commonly on skin, nails, and genitals
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What is the most common cause of otitis externa?
Definition
seborrheic dermatitis
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