Question

A 16-year-old presents with severe nodulocystic acne. According to NICE guidelines, which medication should be prescribed by a consultant dermatologist if there is a risk of scarring?

Accepted Answer

Oral isotretinoin

Answer

Topical retinoids

Answer

Oral tetracycline antibiotics

Answer

Oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Topical benzoyl peroxide

Practice question

A 16-year-old presents with severe nodulocystic acne. According to NICE guidelines, which medication should be prescribed by a consultant dermatologist if there is a risk of scarring?