Review Question - QID 210480

A 16-year-old boy is brought to the primary care physician by his mother for acne. Over the past 2 months, he has been suffering acne outbreaks. He has tried washing his face with soap and water twice a day without relief. He is part of his school’s show choir and has become increasingly embarrassed to perform in front of people because of his acne. He is doing well in school, but his mother is worried that the acne is starting to affect her son’s self-esteem. The patient’s medical history is notable for mild, intermittent asthma. He uses an albuterol inhaler as needed. His temperature is 98.6°F (37°C), blood pressure is 110/60 mmHg, pulse is 80/min, and respirations are 18/min. Physical examination notes multiple facial lesions as shown in Figure A. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management?