A primary care NP is performing a well-child checkup on an adolescent patient and notes approximately 20 papules and comedones and 10 pustules on the patient's face,chest,and back.The patient has not tried any over-the-counter products to treat these lesions.The NP should begin treatment with:

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Mild acne consists of a lesion count of less than 30 with less than 15 pustules.Benzoyl peroxide and topical clindamycin are both indicated for treatment of mild to moderate acne and are first-line choices.Topical tretinoin is used as a second-line or third-line treatment.Oral antibiotics are used when topical antibiotics fail.Salicylic acid is an appropriate first-line treatment,but because this patient has pustular lesions,topical antibiotics must be included.

A Primary Care NP Is Performing a Well-Child Checkup on an Adolescent