A 16-year-year-old with mild to moderate facial acne (papules and pustules but no nodules) wants treatment. According to NICE, what is the first-line ...

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A 16-year-year-old with mild to moderate facial acne (papules and pustules but no nodules) wants treatment. According to NICE, what is the first-line therapy?

Accepted Answer

Topical retinoid plus topical antibiotic or benzoyl peroxide

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Oral isotretinoin

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Systemic antibiotics alone

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Oral contraceptive pill for all patients

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Topical steroid cream

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acne Vulgaris

A 16-year-year-old with mild to moderate facial acne (papules and pustules but no nodules) wants treatment. According to NICE, what is the first-line therapy?