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Acne vulgaris - Management
Basis for recommendation
Recommendations for following up people with acne are based on international [ICSI, 2006] and national [Acne Working Group, 2008] guidelines.
- There is evidence from a randomized controlled trial involving both topical drugs and oral antibiotics that it may take about 6 weeks for an adequate response, although the maximal response may take up to 3 months [Ozolins et al, 2005].
- Therefore, it is reasonable to assess response to treatment after a period of about 6 weeks, and continue treatment if the drug has had a positive effect. If it has not, it is reasonable to try other strategies (such as increasing treatment strength, switching treatments, or adding on treatments).
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