Acne

Question 1

Referral

Answer 1

• Under 12
• Acne rosacea
• Bacne/chestne
• OTC failure >8 weeks
• Mod/severe acne

Question 2

Treatment: first line

Answer 2

Benzoyl peroxide

Start low (2.5%/5%) then inc OD/BD, then after dew weeks 10%

Wash skin before applying

Take 8 weeks for improvement, then continue 4-6 months for full effect

S/e: bleach clothes, avoid direct sunlight

Stinging, stop for 1-2 days then start again

Question 3

Advice

Answer 3

Don’t over scrub

Dont’ squeeze spots

• Avoid greasy oil based cosmetics