WHO Regional Menu Of Essential Health Interventions

Age Cohort: 12 - 24 years

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative
Community Level
Community awareness on the safe use skin medications and cosmetics	Washing face with water twice daily Protecting skin from UV light by applying moisturizers and sunscreens Avoiding touch, prick, or scratch of affected areas	Recognition of acne vulgaris signs and symptoms	Non-pharmacologic treatment e.g. face washing with water Referral to next level facility
Primary Care
Health education on the safe use of oil, ointments and greasy cosmetics that block sebaceous ducts	Counselling and guidance on skin care	Clinical examination	Topical antibiotics Benzoyl peroxide gels Topical retinoids Oral antibiotics
Referral Facility: General
Health education on the safe use of oil, ointments and greasy cosmetics that block sebaceous ducts	Counselling and guidance on skin care	Clinical examination	Topical antibiotics Benzoyl peroxide gels Topical retinoids Oral antibiotics
Referral Facility: Specialist
Health education on the safe use of oil, ointments and greasy cosmetics that block sebaceous ducts	Counselling and guidance on skin care	Clinical examination Basic metabolic panel	Systemic isotretinoin Systemic glucocorticoids Monitor adverse drug effects