Friday Pop Quiz 9/27/2024
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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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
T … 
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