Treatment of Acne Vulgaris,”Comedonal Acne: closed/ open comedones on head, nose, chin= topical retinoid- salycylic acid Inflammatory acne: inflamed pustules/ erythema -mild: retinoids + benzyl peroxide – mod: topical abx – severe: oral abx Nodular (cystic) acne -large nodules
cystic form sinus tracts/ scar -mod: retinoid+ BP + topical abx -severe: oral abx -refractory: oral isotretinoin”