Question

A 19-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne on the face has been using topical benzoyl peroxide alone with limited effect. What is the recommended next step?

Accepted Answer

Topical fixed combination of adapalene + benzoyl peroxide

Answer

Topical clindamycin monotherapy

Answer

Oral isotretinoin immediately

Answer

Oral prednisolone for 2 weeks

Answer

Topical hydrocortisone 1%

Practice question

A 19-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne on the face has been using topical benzoyl peroxide alone with limited effect. What is the recommended next step?