Question

A patient with mild acne vulgaris has been using topical benzoyl peroxide with inadequate response. According to NICE what is the next recommended step

Accepted Answer

Topical retinoid plus topical antibiotic

Answer

Oral isotretinoin

Answer

Oral antibiotic plus hormonal therapy

Answer

No additional treatments unless scarring

Answer

Intralesional steroid injection

Practice question

A patient with mild acne vulgaris has been using topical benzoyl peroxide with inadequate response. According to NICE what is the next recommended step