A 22-year-old woman with moderate acne unresponsive to 3 months of topical adapalene/benzoyl peroxide asks about next steps. Not pregnant. Best option...

Question

A 22-year-old woman with moderate acne unresponsive to 3 months of topical adapalene/benzoyl peroxide asks about next steps. Not pregnant. Best option?

Accepted Answer

Add oral lymecycline with topical retinoid/benzoyl peroxide

Answer

Oral isotretinoin immediately in primary care

Answer

Topical hydrocortisone

Answer

Oral prednisolone

Answer

Stop all treatment and observe

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acne Vulgaris

A 22-year-old woman with moderate acne unresponsive to 3 months of topical adapalene/benzoyl peroxide asks about next steps. Not pregnant. Best option?