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Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
share the same pathophysiology ... Tunnel Syndrome • Acne ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
• Hirsutism & acne ... #21HydroxylaseDeficiency #21OHD #pathophysiology
Acne treatment algorithm suggested by Gollnick et al - Mild Moderate and Severe Acne
#Management #Dermatology #PrimaryCare
Acne treatment algorithm ... Moderate and Severe Acne ... #PrimaryCare #Acne
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

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Antibiotics for Acne ... Moderate-to-Severe Acne ... reviewed mild acne ... moderate-to-severe acne ... specifically for acne
AAFP Severity-based approach to treating acne.

#Management #Dermatology #PrimaryCare #Acne #Algorithm #Treatment
approach to treating acne ... #PrimaryCare #Acne
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

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overview of hormonal acne ... skin #hormonal #acne ... Progestins and acne ... contraceptives in acne ... Adult female acne
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
improve outcomes in acne ... #PrimaryCare #Acne
Mild Acne Treatment - Comedones (black/whiteheads), +/- few pustules 
1. Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) 
2. Topical Retinoid
Mild Acne Treatment ... antibiotic Mild acne ... /ambcarerx #Acne
Drugs that Impair Renal Potassium Excretion 

Decreased ENaC channel function: Amiloride, Triamterene, Pentamidine
Decreased Aldosterone Synthesis: Heparin,
Aldosterone Release: ACE ... #Hyperkalemia #Pathophysiology
Clinical treatment algorithm for acne. BPO = benzoyl peroxide, clinda = clindamycin, dashed line = optional
algorithm for acne ... papulopustular acne ... #PrimaryCare #Acne