Re: Acne Qs
sackatdoc - 05-25-09 11:30

Other thanQ 1&2, i SIMPLY DO NOT LIKE REST-
changing the drug for seizures, as we cannot treat a side effect of one drug with another
for OC pills, one can give some local creams depending on severity as things are slightly different as compared to case1
rest ,i will guess---
face washing reduces colonization, so ideally should control acne
chocolates has nothing to do with acne, i guess, but then again just a guess which stands a good chance of being be proved wrong with some really silly explanation.
scrubbing --- removes dead skin????can help????again a guess.....not a big fan of all this

Re: Acne Qs
harry206 - 05-25-09 13:40

ANSWER:

Q1: teenager on phenytoin for seizure control ----> develops acne ----> next step --->
Choose Carbamazepine

Q2: Increasing frequency of face washing improves acne ----> False

Q3: Eating chocolate worsens acne ----> False

Q4: Scrubbing improves acne ----> False

Q5: 23 yr old girl on OC pills ---> develops acne ----> next step--->
Increase estrogen & decrease progesterone (use 3rd gen progestin)

Re: Acne Qs
conym5 - 06-25-09 10:36

Q1: teenager on phenytoin for seizure control ----> develops acne ----> change the medication

Q2: Increasing frequency of face washing improves acne ... no

Q3: Eating chocolate worsens acne .. i think yes

Q4: Scrubbing improves acne... no

Q5: 23 yr old girl on OC pills ---> develops acne ---->alternatie method of contraception

Re: Acne Qs
mtniharika - 11-25-09 14:11

yup...harry...i agree with you....except for the 3rd one.Eating chocolate worsens acne .. i think it would...just with the concept that increased intake of fats flares up acne.what do u think???

Re: Acne Qs
babbu5508 - 02-23-11 02:13

Q1: teenager on phenytoin for seizure control ----> develops acne ----> change med ?

Q2: Increasing frequency of face washing improves acne (false)

Q3: Eating chocolate worsens acne (True)

Q4: Scrubbing improves acne (false)

Q5: 23 yr old girl on OC pills ---> develops acne ----> alternate method ?