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DERMATOLOGY CONSULTATION

SUBJECTIVE:  The patient is a 24-year-old male who presents today for recheck of his acne vulgaris.  The patient has been using Tazorac q.h.s., but has not been taking doxycycline for several months.  He states his acne is still quite active.

OBJECTIVE:  The patient has significant pigmented macules scattered on his cheeks, chin, forehead, and nose.  He has comedos and inflammatory papules on temples, forehead, cheeks, and chin.  No nodules or cysts.

ASSESSMENT: Acne vulgaris, still with some activity.  Patient has not been completely compliant with his treatment. 

PLAN: 
1.  Differin gel 0.3% q.h.s. 
2.  Minocycline 100 mg p.o. b.i.d. 
3.  Benzaclin q.a.m.  
4.  Recheck in 2 months.