1. Clinical treatment algorithm for acne.
Clinical treatment algorithm for acne. A complete list of recommendations is available in the full guideline (Appendix 4, available at BPO = benzoyl peroxide, clinda = clindamycin, dashed line = optional path. *Blue light and oral zinc may be considered for mild-to-moderate papulopustular acne (low strength of recommendation). †Best evidence is for adapalene and tazarotene. ‡Lower-quality evidence available for clindamycin–tretinoin gel. §Evaluate after 2–3 months. For women only. **Evaluate monthly for isotretinoin.
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