Question

A 16-year-old female has moderate facial acne with inflammatory lesions. Treatment with topical benzoyl peroxide has failed. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Oral Lymecycline plus topical adapalene

Answer

Referral for Oral Isotretinoin

Answer

Topical retinoid monotherapy

Answer

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

Answer

Topical antibiotic monotherapy

Practice question

A 16-year-old female has moderate facial acne with inflammatory lesions. Treatment with topical benzoyl peroxide has failed. What is the most appropriate next step in management?