Question

A 25-year-old with severe cystic acne unresponsive to topical agents and oral antibiotics. According to NICE and MHRA guidelines, which is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Oral isotretinoin under specialist supervision

Answer

Topical retinoids alone

Answer

Oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Benzoyl peroxide wash

Answer

Intralesional corticosteroids

Practice question

A 25-year-old with severe cystic acne unresponsive to topical agents and oral antibiotics. According to NICE and MHRA guidelines, which is the most appropriate next step?