Which of the following disorders of the skin is most likely to respond to treatment with systemic antibiotics?

A) Acne vulgaris
B) Urticaria
C) Atopic dermatitis
D) Verrucae


Ans: A
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The etiology of acne vulgaris is bacterial, and some clients may require treatment with systemic antibiotics. Urticaria (hives) and atopic dermatitis result from allergic and hypersensitivity processes. Verrucae, or warts, are of viral origin and thus unresponsive to antibiotic therapy.

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