A 24-year-old girl presented with complaints of acne. On examination, multiple nodules, cysts and intercommunicating sinuses were seen. How will you treat her?
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. b. Oral isotretinoin (Ref: Fitzpatrick 6/e 672-686: Rooks 8/e p42.17-42 70: Roxburgh 18/e p159-172: Harrison 19/e p351-352, 18/e p403-409) Oral isotretinoin is the preferred treatment option for acne in a 24-year old girl with multiple nodules, cysts and intercommunicating sinuses.