Treatment Options for Moderate Acne

Treatment Options for Moderate Acne - Flowchart Treatment Options for Moderate Acne Treatment Options for Moderate Acne

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Moderate Acne

Only face involved

Combination therapy (benzoyl peroxide [BPO]/retinoid, BPO/antibiotic + retinoid, retinoid/antibiotic + BPO) (prescribe as individual agents if fixed-dose combinations not available).
Consider oral antibiotic (eg, doxycycline, minocycline, sarecycline) along with topical regimen if inflammatory lesions are numerous.

Only face involved

Face and chest or back involved

Oral antibiotic plus topical regimen (See box at left.)
BPO wash for use on chest or back in shower

Face and chest or back involved

Oral antibiotic plus topical regimen (See box at left.)
BPO wash for use on chest or back in shower

Oral antibiotic plus topical regimen (See box at left.)
BPO wash for use on chest or back in shower Face and chest or back involved

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If patient does not improve with this treatment

Add oral antibiotic (if not already done) or try alternative antibiotic or dosing regimen.
Consider hormonal therapy (eg, combined oral contraceptive) for females.
Refer to dermatologist.

If patient does not improve with this treatment

Add oral antibiotic (if not already done) or try alternative antibiotic or dosing regimen.
Consider hormonal therapy (eg, combined oral contraceptive) for females.
Refer to dermatologist.

If patient does not improve with this treatment

Add oral antibiotic (if not already done) or try alternative antibiotic or dosing regimen.
Consider hormonal therapy (eg, combined oral contraceptive) for females.
Refer to dermatologist.

Add oral antibiotic (if not already done) or try alternative antibiotic or dosing regimen. Add oral antibiotic (if not already done) or try alternative antibiotic or dosing regimen.
Consider hormonal therapy (eg, combined oral contraceptive) for females. Consider hormonal therapy (eg, combined oral contraceptive) for females.
Refer to dermatologist. Refer to dermatologist.