A 18-year-old with severe acne vulgaris not responding to topical agents and oral antibiotics. Which medication is considered for severe recalcitrant ...

Question

A 18-year-old with severe acne vulgaris not responding to topical agents and oral antibiotics. Which medication is considered for severe recalcitrant acne, albeit with significant teratogenic risk?

Accepted Answer

Oral isotretinoin

Answer

Oral doxycycline

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Topical retinoids

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Oral contraceptive pill

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Topical salicylic acid

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acne Vulgaris

A 18-year-old with severe acne vulgaris not responding to topical agents and oral antibiotics. Which medication is considered for severe recalcitrant acne, albeit with significant teratogenic risk?