Acne Vulgaris

Question 1

What is the management of mild to moderate acne?

Answer 1

12 week course of topical combination therapy: benzoyl peroxide/topical retinoid/topical antibiotic

Question 2

What is the management of moderate to severe acne?

Answer 2

Any of the mild-moderate topical combos
Oral antibiotics (Lymecycline, Doxycycline) can be added on to topical BP+R combo

Question 3

What are the side effects of Isotretinoin?

Answer 3

Teratogenic
Dry skin/mouth/nose/lips
Nose bleeds
Raised triglycerides

Question 4

What is the most common side effect of benzoyl peroxide?

Answer 4

Skin irritation