A 24-year-old female patient presents with groups of itchy and tender small red papules around the eyes, nostrils, and mouth. Which of the following treatments is the first-line treatment used to treat severe cases of this condition?

A. Oral doxycycline for 6-12 weeks

B. High dose isotretinoin

C. Topical erythromycin gel

D. Topical tacrolimus ointment

E. Topical metronidazole

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