A 19-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne seeks first-line therapy. Which regimen aligns with current dermatology guidance?...

Question

A 19-year-old with moderate inflammatory acne seeks first-line therapy. Which regimen aligns with current dermatology guidance?

Accepted Answer

Topical benzoyl peroxide plus topical retinoid (± topical antibiotic)

Answer

Topical clindamycin monotherapy

Answer

Oral doxycycline monotherapy for 6 months

Answer

Oral isotretinoin for all moderate acne

Answer

Topical steroid twice daily

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Acne Vulgaris