title: Clinical aspects of topical retinoids.
abstract: Topical retinoids have been employed in dermatology since the 1960s to treat a wide variety of cutaneous disorders. This review focuses on three areas in which retinoids have had their greatest impact: acne vulgaris, photoaging and cutaneous neoplasia. The pharmacology of the available topical retinoids, their mechanism of action and the history of their use in these disorders are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, New York Health Science Center, State University, Brooklyn.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Biro
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Shalita
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D006801:Humans; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D012176:Retinoids