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Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
• Other rare causes ... Tunnel Syndrome • Acne ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
enzyme 21-OHase causes ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... • Hirsutism & acne
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hirsutism • Acne ... , oral cavity) Caused ... polyuria in the case ... hypertension (90% of cases ... Diagnosis #signs #symptoms
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
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
pustules on face: • Acne ... face & trunk • Acne ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

Keep in
overview of hormonal acne ... skin #hormonal #acne ... Progestins and acne ... data review of 70 cases ... hyperandrogenic skin symptoms
AAFP Severity-based approach to treating acne.

#Management #Dermatology #PrimaryCare #Acne #Algorithm #Treatment
approach to treating acne ... #PrimaryCare #Acne
Exogenous Testosterone Side Effects
 • Mood disorder, Depression, Aggression
 • ↑ Erythropoiesis
 • Hypogonadism +/-BPH, prostate
Hepatitis • Acne ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Budd Chiari Syndrome
Hepatic vein obstruction. Can be caused by thrombosis or sometimes a tumour. Can lead
Can be caused by ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Signs #Symptoms
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 ... Second course in case ... #PrimaryCare #Acne