Michigan Acne OTC

The student is expected to make a recommendation for an acne product for the patient’s acne.  PREFERRED MEDICATIONS DEFINED: Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Cr; Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Top soln; Oxy Pads Pad; Differin Gel.  HARMFUL MEDICATIONS DEFINED: Benzoyl Peroxide Sol; Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Gel; Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel Top gel.   COUNSELING: Adapalene gel is the preferred agent for mild acne. Patients could also try benzoyl peroxide 2.5% or salicylic acid 0.5% if treatment with adapalene fails or patient prefers not to use adapalene or has allergy to that medication.