Topical retinoid
Azelaic acid
Salicylic acid
Topical retinoid ± topical antibiotic ± benzoyl peroxide
Combination of all three
Oral antibiotic
Oral contraceptive pill (high oestrogen, low androgen, e.g. Yasmin®)
Oral isotretinoin
A short course of systemic steroids may be given initially with the isotretinoin
Anti-androgens e.g. co-cypindiol (Dianette®)
Different oral antibiotic
Hormone therapy
Spironolactone