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Acne severity-based management

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Moderate inflammatory/pustular acne: topical benzoyl peroxide + retinoid/clindamycin plus an oral antibiotic (doxycycline). Severe nodulocystic acne or significant psychological distress/scarring warrants referral for oral isotretinoin.

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