Acne « Back Acne Clinical Features Acne Treatments Acne Variants Acne Quiz 1 / 15 What type of oral medication is commonly used for moderate to severe acne? Azelaic acid Tetracyclines Topical retinoids Benzoyl peroxide 2 / 15 Which cell type is attracted to the site of acne vulgaris by IL 1 alpha? Monocytes Neutrophils Lymphocytes Eosinophils 3 / 15 Which topical agent is known for its antibacterial and keratolytic properties in acne treatment? Clindamycin Azelaic acid Benzoyl peroxide Sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur 4 / 15 When might women experience flare ups of acne vulgaris? One week prior to menstruation After a meal high in carbohydrates One week after menstruation During exercise 5 / 15 Which compound produced by Cutibacterium acnes is detected under a Wood's lamp? Uroporphyrin Coproporphyrin 3 Protoporphyrin 6 / 15 Which hormones are particularly associated with acne vulgaris? Insulin and thyroid hormone Estrogen and progesterone Dihydrotestosterone and testosterone Cortisol and adrenaline 7 / 15 What does Cutibacterium acnes activate that is part of the inflammasome in neutrophils/monocytes? NLRP3 IL 1 alpha Toll like receptor 4 8 / 15 What role does Toll like receptor 2 (TLR 2) play in acne vulgaris? It decreases sebum production It reduces the growth of Cutibacterium acnes It decreases sebum production It induces pro inflammatory cytokines like IL 1 alpha 9 / 15 Which receptor does Cutibacterium acnes activate on macrophages? Toll like receptor 1 IL 1 alpha NLRP1 Toll like receptor 2 10 / 15 What type of bacteria is associated with acne vulgaris? Gram negative aerobic cocci Gram positive anaerobic rods Gram negative anaerobic rods Gram positive aerobic cocci 11 / 15 What finding(s) may indicate congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)? Select all that apply. Normal adrenal gland function Decreased testosterone levels Elevated 17 hydroxyprogesterone Elevated DHEAS levels 12 / 15 Which type of acne is characterized by severe eruptive nodulocystic acne with sinus tract formation? Acne excoriee Acne mechanica Acne fulminans Acne conglobata 13 / 15 What is/are the recommended treatment(s) for severe cases of acne fulminans? Select all that apply. Antibiotics Oral corticosteroids Oral isotretinoin Topical retinoids 14 / 15 Which condition is associated with sterile osteolytic bone lesions most commonly found on the sternum and clavicle? Acne excoriee Acne mechanica Acne fulminans Acne conglobata 15 / 15 What is a characteristic feature of acne fulminans? Non friable lesions with no hemorrhagic crust Friable lesions with hemorrhagic crust Mild papules and pustules Deep cystic acne without systemic involvement Your score is 0% Restart quiz
