March 2023 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” In this article, the authors detail their experience with AltrenoTM, a new topical retinoid lotion used for treating mild to moderate acne, reporting clinical effectiveness and satisfactory tolerability among patients of various ages, including children as young as 9.
This study concluded that the combination of all-trans-retinoic acid and tocopherol-α is not recommended for treating del(5q) myelodysplastic syndromes due to low efficacy and high incidence of adverse effects.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This entry contains only a placeholder abstract with no research findings described or summarized.
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September 2001 in “PubMed” This review discusses the effectiveness and risks of acitretin in treating various skin conditions, highlighting its teratogenic potential and the necessary precautions for its use.
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August 1981 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the urgent issue of preserving freedom of choice in dermatology, highlighted by the American Academy of Dermatology, and reports no new research findings.
January 1987 in “Toxicological sciences” In this study, SMR-2 and SMR-6, retinoid analogs, were found to be approximately 100 times more toxic than retinoic acid in male mice, primarily affecting skin, immune, and reproductive systems.
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January 2015 in “Nanoscale” In this study, polymeric micelles containing retinoic acid were found to improve targeted delivery to hair follicle structures in human skin more efficiently than a marketed retinoic acid gel, suggesting potentially safer and more effective acne treatment.
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September 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” This study observed that minimal doses of the arotinoid RO 13-6298 successfully treated two cases of severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis unresponsive to traditional therapies, despite some side effects.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This narrative review examined the efficacy and safety of topical tretinoin for various dermatological conditions, finding strong support from robust trials for acne and photoaging, while indicating potential benefits for other uses like melasma and alopecia, yet highlighted the need for more standardized, high-quality trials.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study evaluated the long-term safety of ritlecitinib in adolescents with alopecia areata and found it to be well-tolerated without new safety concerns over approximately five years, with common adverse events including positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, acne, headache, and nasopharyngitis.
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August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” This study noted that combining oral acitretin with narrowband ultraviolet B therapy may reduce treatment time and dosages for psoriasis, potentially lowering the long-term skin cancer risk.
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses guidelines for acitretin use in dermatology, reporting its efficacy in severe psoriasis and recommendations for combination therapies, without providing new clinical trial results.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that all-trans and 9-cis retinoic acids increase steroid sulfatase activity in HL60 cells through mechanisms involving RARα/RXR heterodimers and multiple signaling pathways.
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October 2019 in “Biomolecules” This review highlights the role of all-trans retinoic acid in regulating stem and progenitor cell proliferation and differentiation, suggesting its potential to enhance treatments in regenerative medicine and cancer.
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January 1977 in “Dermatology” This study found that the retinoic acid derivative Ro 10-9359 cleared psoriasis lesions in over half of the patients, but most experienced side effects, including skin issues and altered liver enzyme levels.
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January 1968 in “THE JOURNAL OF VITAMINOLOGY” This study found that α-tocopheryl acetate is well absorbed through healthy skin, with absorption occurring through specific pathways and showing high affinity for small blood vessels.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that both topical tretinoin and oral isotretinoin altered the free fatty acid profile of sebum in acne patients, affecting bacterial growth differently for S. epidermidis and S. aureus.
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August 2000 in “Anatomia Histologia Embryologia” In this study, prenatal exposure to a non-teratogenic dose of all-trans-retinoic acid showed no adverse effects on vibrissal follicle development in NMRI mice.
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February 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” This study found that oral etretinate improved skin conditions like erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis, although less so for psoriasis vulgaris and lichen planus, with notable side effects including cheilitis and mucous membrane dryness.
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September 2022 in “TURKDERM” This study found that using isotretinoin and acitretin was not linked to a higher risk or severity of COVID-19 in patients undergoing systemic retinoid therapy.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study reports that ritlecitinib was prescribed to a diverse group of patients, including adolescents and adults with and without prior treatment for Alopecia Areata, in the first three months after FDA approval, potentially expanding care options for this condition.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this interventional study, researchers found that combining tretinoin cream with microdermabrasion significantly improved hair regrowth and satisfaction in alopecia areata patients compared to tretinoin alone, with notable benefits observed over eight weeks.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study observed that adolescents with alopecia areata receiving ritlecitinib 50 mg daily showed notable hair regrowth over three years, as seen in both clinician- and patient-reported outcomes. However, the decreased number of participants at later stages limits the findings.
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September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” This review discusses the off-label uses of retinoids in dermatology, focusing on oral isotretinoin and acitretin, and reports no new clinical results.
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October 1978 in “PubMed” This study found that the aromatic retinoic acid derivative Ro 10-9359 provided excellent results in 64% of severe psoriasis patients, especially in those with erythrodermic and pustular types, though relapses and side effects were noted.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In a single-center study, adolescents with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata treated with ritlecitinib 50 mg daily for 24 weeks showed significant hair regrowth, with 27.3% achieving near-complete regrowth and 45.5% substantial improvement, without serious safety concerns, according to these researchers.
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March 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this Italian retrospective study, ritlecitinib 50 mg/day showed effectiveness and good tolerability for treating severe alopecia areata over 24 weeks, achieving significant hair regrowth particularly in adolescents, as well as improvements in eyebrows, eyelashes, nails, and quality of life, with mostly mild adverse effects.
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses current concepts on the role of retinoids in keratinization and does not report new clinical results; the authors emphasize the complexity of retinoid effects on skin.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.