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Acne Vulgaris definitions

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1 a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by an overproduction of sebum 73 sets
2 the most common form of acne 52 sets
3 inflammation of the sebaceous glands 39 sets
4 propionibacterium acnes lipases produce fatty acids causing inflammation 30 sets
5 androgen dependent (receptor on sebaceous glands) 27 sets
6 associated with propionibacterium acnes and changes in androgen levels. 25 sets
7 common chronic disorder, the sebaceous glands secrete excessive oil or sebum, which deposits in the opening of the gland 21 sets
8 common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin. 17 sets
9 a common skin condition that occurs when oils and dead skin cells clog the skin pores: usually called acne. 17 sets
10 inflammation of sebaceous glands 15 sets
11 consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring 14 sets
12 acne, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by overproduction of sebum 12 sets
13 acne 12 sets
14 adapalene 10 sets
15 inflammatory follicular papular & pustular eruptions involving sebaceous apparatus secondary to bacteria p. acne - open comedones = blackheads - closed comedones = whiteheads - lifestyle tx: no moisturizers, oils, picking - 1st line tx: benzoyle peroxide 2.5% = antibacterial & dries skin - 2nd line tx: topical retinoids = comedolytic & anti-inflammatory, decreases opening to sebaceous gland, not in pregnancy, se: dry, photosensitivity - topical abx: clindamycin & erythromycin = often maintenance tx - 3rd line: oral abx for moderate to severe acne = tetracyclines >9yo se: photosensitivity, ibs & accutane (vit a derivative) for sever cystic acne se: teratogenic, photosensitive, mucous membrane dryness 9 sets
16 common form of acne seen in teenagers. characterized by comedo, papules, and pustules. 9 sets
17 -comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) -pustules (pimples) -nodules (if pimples scarring) -d/t to chronic inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands -hormone-related increase in sebum and excess keratin block follicles (comedones) -propionibacterium acnes infection leads to inflammation (pustules or nodules) -treatment = -antimicrobial (benzoyl peroxide) -vitamin a derivatives (isoretinoin) - reduces keratin production 8 sets
18 comedones (whiteheads and blackheads), pustules (pimples), and nodules, extremely common in aolescents due to chronic inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. hormone associated increase in sebum production (sebacous glands have androgen receptors) and excess keratin production blocks follicles making comedones proprionibacterium acnes infection produces lipases that break down sebum releasing proinflammatory fatty acids results in pustule or nodule formation treatment includes benzoyl peroxide (antimicrobial) and vitamin a derivatives (isotretinoin) which reduce keratin production 7 sets
19 papular and pustular eruptions caused by the build up of sebum and keratin in the pores of the skin 6 sets
20 common among teenagers 6 sets
21 buildup of sebum and keratin in pores of the skin leading to papular and pustular eruptions 6 sets
22 inflammation of sebaceous gland ducts 6 sets
23 comedones (whiteheads and blackheads), pustules (pimples) and nodules; extremely common, especially in adolescents 5 sets
24 an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands characterized by pimples and blackheads 5 sets
25 skin condition characterized by inflammation of sebaceuos glands and producing pimples 5 sets
26 during puberty the sebaceous glands produce large amounts of sebum particularly on the forhead, nose, chin, shoulders, and back. excess sebum builds up around the hair shaft, hardens and blocks the follicle . theblocked secretions elevate the skin and form a reddish papule 5 sets
27 disease of the skin that is common where sebaceous glands are numerous (face, upper back, and chest); acne 5 sets
28 a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin in or near the sebaceous glands 5 sets
29 a common form of acne occurring in adolescence from an oversecretion of the oil glands. it is characterized by papules, pustules, blackheads, and whiteheads. 5 sets
30 a common skin disease characterized by the formation of comedos, pustules, and papules on the face, neck, chest and back 4 sets
31 severe acne 4 sets
32 a common inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, and upper back that affects adolescents during puberty 4 sets
33 clindamycin 4 sets
34 inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and adjacent hair follicles and has several causes, including increased sebum production, abnormal keratinazation within the sebaceous glands, etc. appease as comedones and pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest. 4 sets
35 during puberty, the sebaceous glands produce large amounts of sebum, and excess sebum blocks follicle; blocked secretions eleate the skin and form a reddish papule 4 sets
36 common form of acne seen in teens. characterized by comedo, papules, pustules 4 sets
37 a common inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck, and which appears as papules, pustules, and comedos 4 sets
38 disease of the skin that is common where sebaceous glands are numerous 4 sets
39 acne or common pimples 4 sets
40 inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles characterized by papules, pustules, and comedones 4 sets
41 most common skin disorder, excess sebum and squamous epithelial cells clog the glands 4 sets
42 inflammatory skin condition affecting sebaceous gland ducts 4 sets
43 condition characterized by small inflamed bumps that appear on the surface of the skin 4 sets
44 most common skin inflammatory disease; inflamed follicle on faces, chest and upper back, shoulders; acne conglobata=serve form-cystic 3 sets
45 the most common form of acne, a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by an overproduction of sebum 3 sets
46 a skin condition commonly affecting adolescents, but it can occur at any age. it occurs when the skin's pores becomes clogged with oil, debris, or bacteria. the pore can become inflamed, developing a pustule, nodule, or cyst. 3 sets
47 most common of all skin conditions? 3 sets
48 caused in part by activities of propionibacterium acnes 3 sets
49 an inflammation of the skin, usually on the face and neck, that is caused by increased activity of the sebaceous glands at puberty 3 sets
50 inflammation of the sebaceous gland ducts 3 sets
51 increase in bacterial numbers following increased lipid secretions, production of extracellular enzymes that aid nutrition - lipases, neuramidases, phosphatases, proteases inflammatory mediators from bacterial cell wall products, ie fatty acids from lipase action intense local inflammatory response results in comedones, papules, pustules, nodulocystic lesions typical of disease, grading based on severity (# of inflammatory and non inflammatory lesions) 3 sets
52 an inflamitory disease of the skin 3 sets
53 common form of acne seen in teenagers. characterized by comedo, papules, and pustules 3 sets
54 two other names for acne. 3 sets
55 chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by an overproduction of sebum 3 sets
56 a condition of sabaceous glands char. by comedomes and pus filled cysts (specially in adolescents) 3 sets
57 uses for adapalene, differin. 3 sets
58 an inflammation of the skin, usually on the face and neck, that is caused by increased activity of the sebaceous glands and puberty 3 sets
59 inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck. appears as papules, pustules, and comedos. aka: acne 3 sets
60 aka acne 3 sets
61 chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pustular eruption of the skin; caused by overproduction of sebum 3 sets
62 chronic inflammatory disease where pustular eruptions of the skin caused by an overproduction of sebum 3 sets
63 increased secreation of oil related to puberty 2 sets
64 pimple 2 sets
65 acne can be found in two stages, acne simplex and 2 sets
66 inflammation of the sebaceous glands. 2 sets
67 sebum and keratin plug follicles, bacteria proliferate, break down tg non-inflammatory - closed comedomes inflammatory lesions - open comodomes (papules, pustules, cysts) d/t androgens increasing size and activity of pilosebaceous glands 2 sets
68 inflammation of sebaceous glands. painful lesions, comedones, face/chest/back. most common skin disease (90%), adolescence, worse in cold months. cause: stress/skin cells plug follicle/excess sebum/bacteria/inflammation, cleansing. tx: avoid drying agents, salicylic/azeleic acid, benzoyl peroxide, accutane, antibiotics, topical retinoids. 2 sets
69 the formation of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules &/or cysts can be noninflammatory or inflammatory. 2 sets
70 darker-skinned patients. the age of onset inflammatory lesions develop in areas of erythema but a lack of comedones 2 sets
71 due to propionibacterium acnes; in teenagers and adults; severe acne is inflammatory, but acne can also manifest in noninflammatory forms 2 sets
72 심상성 여드름 2 sets
73 occurs in adolescents and adults most frequently on the face, chest and back 2 sets
74 dietary - limit milk hygiene chromium in cases w. insulin dysregulation egcg - inhibits type 2 alpha-reductase enzyme niacinamid (oral + topical) + zinc vit a palmitate 1 2 sets
75 bacterial local shiny sallow appearance with papules, pustules and comedones. often pitting and scarring. not contagious 2 sets
76 when pores become plugged with oily deposits that harden and fill with leukocytes, what is this condition called? 2 sets
77 inflammatory disorder that affects the sebaceous glands and hair follicles 2 sets
78 caused by buildup of sebum and keratin in skin pores 2 sets
79 common pimples 2 sets
80 skin condition that occurs most frequently during the teenage years at varying levels of severity. it is caused by obstruction of a hair follicle due to overgrowth of sebum and keratin debris, an overproduction of oil due to enlarged oil glands, and bacteria known as p acnes -usually face, chest, and back 2 sets
81 inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles 2 sets
82 most common type of acne 2 sets
83 overactive sebaceous glands hormonal & hereditary factors papules (solid), pustules (contains pus), & comedones (blackheads) on face, chest, & back 2 sets
84 this condition results from the more than fivefold increase in sebum secretion between the ages of 10-19. 2 sets
85 common inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck and which appears as papules, pustules, and comedos. 2 sets
86 buildup of sebum and keratin in pores of the skin. 2 sets
87 inflmmation of the sebaceous glands 2 sets
88 a skin disease characterized by blackheads (the result of blocked hair follicles becoming infected with bacteria), whiteheads, and pus-filled lesions 2 sets
89 common infammatory disorder usually on face,chest,and back- appears as papules,pustules,comedos 2 sets
90 closed comodones, open comodone, pustules, papules, nodules, deep scarring 2 sets
91 inflammation of sebaceous gland ducts; most common kind of acne 2 sets
92 an inflammation of the sebaceous glands 2 sets
93 differin, adapalene; tazorac, tazarotene;retin-a, tretinoin 2 sets
94 adapalene benzoyl peroxide tazarotene tretinoin 2 sets
95 inflammation of sebaceous glands (five times the normal production of sebum) 2 sets
96 common, self-limited, multi-factorial disorder of sebaceous follicles noted during teenage years; closed comedones (whiteheads) & open comedones (blackheads) are non-inflammatory & nonscarring; pustules, papules, and nodules are inflammatory & carry the potential for scarring 2 sets
97 a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by an overproduction of sebum. although often triggered by hormones in puberty and adolescence, it also occurs in adults 2 sets
98 an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and the adjacent hair follicle 2 sets