Topical Natural Retinoids

Understanding Topical Retinoids

Retinoids have been a mainstay treatment in dermatology for over fifty years . They are synthetic compounds derived from vitamin A. Studies have shown that these derivatives help clear comedonaland inflammatory lesions while controlling the bacteria implicated in most types of acne. Originally marketed as Retin A, these topical retinoids have gone through numerous transformations over the years...

Tolerability of Topical Retinoids

Skincare science: update on topical retinoids.

According to the author, the single most effective component in a skincare regimen for reversal of photoaging is the use of retinoids. Here is a guide to the mechanism and application of various formulations of retinoids, and a comprehensive skin regimen incorporating tretinoin.

Cosmeceuticals: focus on topical retinoids in photoaging.

Evidence from a randomized clinical trial showed that, in spite of the many surgical procedures effective in ameliorating the clinical appearance of photoaged skin, the only medical therapy with proven benefits in photoaged skin are topical retinoids, in particular tretinoin, isotretinoin, and tazarotene. The application of retinoids might not only clinically and biochemically repair photoaged ...

Topical Retinoids: Therapeutic Mechanisms in the Treatment of Photodamaged Skin.

Retinoids are a group of substances comprising vitamin A and its natural and synthetic derivatives. Retinoids were first used in dermatology in 1943 by Straumfjord for acne vulgaris. Since that time, retinoids have been utilized in the management and treatment of various skin conditions, including photoaging. Photodamage of the skin occurs as a consequence of cumulative exposure to solar ultrav...