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MediumDermatologyModerate-severe acne - isotretinoin indicationau-racgpau-amc

A 19-year-old woman has moderate inflammatory acne with papules and pustules on her face and back that have not responded to 6 months of topical benzoyl peroxide and oral doxycycline. She is distressed by scarring. Pregnancy has been excluded. What is the most appropriate next-line pharmacological option?

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