18yr old female complains of recurrent acne all over her face and neck. Which of the following is the preferred drug to be applied topically?: (A) Minocycline, (B) Oxytetracycline, (C) Demeclocycline, (D) Doxycylcine
Answer is A. Minocycline is specific tetracycline used for acne and for chronic facial dermatosis. It is too toxic to use systemically. It causes vestibular toxicityRef: HL Sharma 3rded.Pg: 760