A 15-year-old boy has begun acne treatment using a combination ointment of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. The nurse should teach the boy to expect maximum results in how long?

A) 5 to 7 days
B) 1 to 2 weeks
C) 3 to 5 weeks
D) 8 to 12 weeks


D
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Best results of combination acne treatments require 8 to 12 weeks of therapy, and maintenance therapy is usually required.

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