A 19-year-old with moderate acne affecting face and back has failed topical benzoyl peroxide alone. Appropriate next step?...

Question

A 19-year-old with moderate acne affecting face and back has failed topical benzoyl peroxide alone. Appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Topical adapalene + benzoyl peroxide fixed combination

Answer

Oral isotretinoin in primary care

Answer

Long-term oral macrolide monotherapy

Answer

Topical clobetasol

Answer

Oral prednisolone

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acne Vulgaris