A 60-Year-Old Patient Asks About Using Tretinoin to Minimize Wrinkles

question 19

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old patient asks about using tretinoin to minimize wrinkles. What response will the provider give?

• A) This drug is only approved for treating acne.
• B) Results may be visible within a few weeks of starting therapy.
• C) Systemic toxicity is a common side effect in patients with sensitive skin.
• D) The drug is not effective on coarse wrinkles or sun-damaged skin.

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