A 19-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne (face and trunk) seeks treatment. No pregnancy risk. What is the best first-line regimen?...

Question

A 19-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne (face and trunk) seeks treatment. No pregnancy risk. What is the best first-line regimen?

Accepted Answer

Topical adapalene + benzoyl peroxide combination

Answer

Topical benzoyl peroxide alone

Answer

Topical clindamycin monotherapy

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Oral isotretinoin immediately

Answer

Oral tetracycline monotherapy for 6 months

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acne Vulgaris