Clinical aspects of topical retinoids.
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.
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Department of Dermatology, New York Health Science Center, State University, Brooklyn.
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D006801:Humans; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D012176:Retinoids