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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.
September 1988 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Retinoids are effective for acne but can cause serious side effects.
October 2025 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This study discusses the potential of topical retinoids, vitamin A derivatives, to improve treatment outcomes for androgenetic alopecia by promoting hair growth through extending the anagen phase and stimulating follicular activity, offering a promising approach when combined with existing therapies.
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January 2002 in “Mechanisms of development” This study reports that the differential expression patterns of three retinaldehyde dehydrogenases suggest a regulated need for retinoic acid synthesis in various organs during late mouse organogenesis.
January 2026 in “Materials Horizons” This source highlights the challenge in achieving scarless healing with skin appendage regeneration for wounds and notes that vitamin A derivatives show promise for promoting new follicle growth. However, specific results from this research are not reported in the abstract.