Treating mild acne

This demonstrates two approaches to treating mild acne (comedos and less than about 10 red papules and pustules). The first treatment is shown on the left,and she applies Cleocin-T lotion to her face each morning, and Cleocin-T lotion and Retin-A 0.025% cream to her face each evening. A second alternative as shown on the right where she is applying benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel to her face each morning, and Retin-A 0.025% cream to her face each evening. Benzoyl peroxide should not be applied at the same time as Retin-A because it will oxidize and thereby inactive Retin-A. Warn the patient of possible irritation from Retin-A, and also warn of possible bleaching of clothing from benzoyl peroxide.