Acne Vulgaris
Acne Vulgaris ( 15 Questions)
A client with Acne Vulgaris is concerned about post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. What should the nurse explain to the client about this condition?
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is not a rare complication of acne vulgaris.
It is relatively common and occurs as a result of inflammation and skin healing after acne lesions.
This statement is incorrect.
Picking and squeezing acne lesions can actually worsen post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring. It does not prevent these conditions. This choice is incorrect and potentially harmful advice.
Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, may indeed persist even after the resolution of acne lesions.
This is a common concern for individuals with acne vulgaris.
Proper skincare and, in some cases, additional treatments can help fade these spots over time.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is not limited to individuals with fair skin.
It can affect individuals with various skin tones. This statement is incorrect and not based on accurate information.
Choice A rationale:
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is not a rare complication of acne vulgaris.
It is relatively common and occurs as a result of inflammation and skin healing after acne lesions.
This statement is incorrect.
Choice B rationale:
Picking and squeezing acne lesions can actually worsen post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring.
It does not prevent these conditions.
This choice is incorrect and potentially harmful advice.
Choice C rationale:
The correct choice is C.
Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, may indeed persist even after the resolution of acne lesions.
This is a common concern for individuals with acne vulgaris.
Proper skincare and, in some cases, additional treatments can help fade these spots over time.
Choice D rationale:
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is not limited to individuals with fair skin.
It can affect individuals with various skin tones.
This statement is incorrect and not based on accurate information.