Question

A 16-year-old boy presents with severe nodulocystic acne on his face. He has tried topical therapies and oral antibiotics with little improvement. According to NICE, which medication is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Oral isotretinoin

Answer

Topical benzoyl peroxide

Answer

Oral contraceptives

Answer

Oral zinc supplementation

Answer

Intralesional steroid injections

Practice question

A 16-year-old boy presents with severe nodulocystic acne on his face. He has tried topical therapies and oral antibiotics with little improvement. According to NICE, which medication is indicated?