A 34-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne uses doxycycline monotherapy for 6 months without topicals. According to updated AAD guidance, the bette...

Question

A 34-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne uses doxycycline monotherapy for 6 months without topicals. According to updated AAD guidance, the better approach is:

Accepted Answer

Add benzoyl peroxide and discontinue antibiotic after 3-4 months if improved

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Continue oral antibiotic monotherapy long-term

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Switch to chronic oral minocycline indefinitely

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Use topical clindamycin alone long-term

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Start systemic steroids

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Acne Vulgaris

A 34-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne uses doxycycline monotherapy for 6 months without topicals. According to updated AAD guidance, the better approach is: