Question

A teenage patient has severe nodulocystic acne resistant to topical therapy and oral antibiotics. According to NICE, which medication should be considered next under specialist supervision?

Accepted Answer

Isotretinoin (oral retinoid)

Answer

High-dose oral steroids

Answer

Azelaic acid cream

Answer

Oral contraceptive pill

Answer

Light therapy only

Practice question

A teenage patient has severe nodulocystic acne resistant to topical therapy and oral antibiotics. According to NICE, which medication should be considered next under specialist supervision?