mild→ topical retinoids(☆increase epidermal keratinocyte turnover that facilitates desquamation)
moderate→ topical retinoids+ antibiotics(tetracycline, clindamycin, erythromycin)
severe(significant scarring)→ ☆oral isotretinoin(☆absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy)→ vitamine A supplementation is ☆not indicated for pregnant woman unless she lives in an area where deficiency is public health problem→ can cause spontaneous abortion and fetal defects
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