A 16-year-old girl presents with moderate acne vulgaris (inflammatory papules and pustules). She has tried over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide with mini...

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A 16-year-old girl presents with moderate acne vulgaris (inflammatory papules and pustules). She has tried over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide with minimal improvement. What is the most appropriate next step in management according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A fixed combination of topical adapalene and topical benzoyl peroxide

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Oral Isotretinoin

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Oral contraceptive pill (e.g., Co-cyprindiol)

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Oral antibiotic (e.g., Lymecycline)

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Topical azelaic acid monotherapy

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acne Vulgaris

A 16-year-old girl presents with moderate acne vulgaris (inflammatory papules and pustules). She has tried over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide with minimal improvement. What is the most appropriate next step in management according to NICE guidelines?