3rd July 2023

You review a 25-year-old man in the GP surgery who is concerned about brown marks on his skin. He suffers from acne vulgaris

You review a 25-year-old man in the GP surgery who is concerned about brown marks on his skin. He suffers from acne vulgaris and recently completed a course of isotretinoin. His skin had improved significantly from when you saw him previously despite some residual closed comedones and small pustules. He is seeking advice about how to reduce the appearance of the dark marks on his skin.

What is the most important advice to give him?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.