Acne Vulgaris (Acne) Quiz
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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What is Acne Vulgaris (Acne)?
Also known as pimples, acne results from a blocked swollen pore. Causes include changes in hormone levels (e.g. puberty), medications, and direct pressure on the skin.
Typical Symptoms of Acne Vulgaris (Acne)
Scars or marks from the rash/wound
Taking steroids
Pimples / Acne
Skin abnormality
On medications that suppresses the immune system
Blisters
Dark spots on skin
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Acne Vulgaris (Acne)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have scars or marks from previous rashes or wounds?
Are you currently taking steroids?
Do you have acne?
Do you have any skin problems?
Are you taking any immune-suppressing medications?
Treatmentof Acne Vulgaris (Acne)
Treatment begins with simple measures like reducing pressure and regular cleansing. Mild acne can be treated with various creams - some are applied during the day, and some at night. More severe cases may require oral medications. Patients taking acne pills should consult their doctor if planning for pregnancy.
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Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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