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Response to Reynolds et al, 'Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris'. — SAQ
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A patient presents with features suggestive of response to reynolds et al, 'guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris'.. Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit driven by follicular hyperkeratinisation, sebum overproduction, Cutibacterium acnes proliferation and innate immune activation...
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a) What is the most likely diagnosis and what clinical features support it? (2 marks)
b) What investigations would you arrange to confirm the diagnosis? (3 marks)
c) Outline your management plan for this patient. (3 marks)
d) What are the key complications and prognostic factors? (2 marks)