Clinical use of topical retinaldehyde on photoaged skin.

Author: Creidi P, Humbert P

Author affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hopital Saint-Jacques, Besancon, France.

Publication date & source: 1999.01, Dermatology., 199 Suppl 1:49-52.

Publication type: Clinical Trial; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial

BACKGROUND: Retinaldehyde, the natural precursor of retinoic acid, should exert similar effects on photoaged skin. OBJECTIVE: To establish the efficacy and safety of topical retinaldehyde on photoaged skin. METHODS: Open and controlled clinical studies using image analysis of silicone skin replicas. RESULTS: Retinaldehyde proved efficient and safe. CONCLUSION: Retinaldehyde is efficient and well tolerated for the improvement of the signs of photoaging.

Indexes of Skin Care Research Abstracts by Subject Category Most Recent

Back to Skin Care Research

Web SmartSkinCare.com

Home | About Us | Contact Us | Ask a Question | Resources

Copyright © 1999-2008 by Dr. G. Todorov / SmartSkinCare.com
Site Disclaimer | Copyright Certification