title: Use of tretinoin in female health practice.
abstract: Tretinoin (all trans-retinoic acid) is extensively used in the treatment of acne as Retin-A; of photoaging as Renova; and in the treatment of striae distensae. The indications, rationale, and clinical observations are discussed in detail so that these may be instituted in the practice of female health.
authors.affiliation: The Dermatology Center, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee 37205, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Elson
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D014212:Tretinoin