7th August 2020

A 15-year-old male presents in a General Practice regarding his acne

A 15-year-old male presents in a General Practice regarding his acne. He has over 100 inflammatory papular and pustular lesions across his face and upper back, with evidence of nodulocystic acne changes and scarring. He is clearly very distressed and tearful about his skin. 

What is the most important next step in his management? 

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