ReviewJournal of cutaneous medicine and surgery
A Clinician's Guide to Topical Retinoids.
Review in Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 35 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
35 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 58 citations in OpenAlex.
- TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface.The ocular surface · 2023Pooled it
- A Single-Center, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Retinal Encapsulated in a Novel Biomimetic Exosome in the Treatment of Mild-To-Moderate Facial Photodamage.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Trial
- Patient Insights on Acne Hyperpigmentation, Trifarotene, and Skincare: 6-Month, LEAP Phase 4 Qualitative Exit Interview Findings.The patient · 2026Trial
- Reducing Exposure Before Birth: An Interrupted Time Series Study of Prenatal Exposure to Fetotoxic Medications Under Risk Management Plans in Canada.Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics · 2026Article
- The Evolution of Topical Retinoids in Dermatology: A Cornerstone of Acne Management (1971-2025).The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2026Review
- Efficacy of Topical Tretinoin and Topical Minoxidil Cotherapy in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review.Skin appendage disorders · 2026Article
- Growth-Inhibitory Activity of a Clerodane Diterpene fromACS infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Topical Retinoids in Acne Vulgaris and Acne Scars-From Monotherapy to Combining Regimens.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Impaired retinoic acid receptor-γ signaling underlies a heritable form of urothelial keratinizing squamous metaplasia.HGG advances · 2026Article
- Trp-containing Peptides with Therapeutic Potential for Cutibacterium acnes Infection.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Article
- Microneedling and Topical Retinyl Palmitate for Acne Scars: A Preliminary Split-Face Study with Placebo Control.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Divergent System Organ Class Safety Profiles of Isotretinoin Versus Topical Retinoids: An EudraVigilance Disproportionality Analysis.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Targeting macrophage polarization: mechanisms and potential of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells therapy in acne treatment- a narrative review.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Th,-e mechanistic insights into the application of retinoids and possible adjunct therapeutic treatment to androgenic alopecia.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Review
- The role of pharmacists in dermatology: a cross-sectional evaluation of the educational needs, knowledge, and practices of community pharmacists regarding the use of topical medications in chronic dermatological diseases.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Review
- All-trans-retinal as a modulator of metabolic and mitochondrial signatures in non-tumorigenic and malignant breast cells: a Raman-based approach.Mikrochimica acta · 2025Article
- Tretinoin for Photodamaged Facial Skin: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2025Review
- Ginsenoside CK and retinol on UVA-induced photoaging exert the synergistic effect through antioxidant and antiapoptotic mechanisms.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Colloidal-fibrillar composite gels demonstrate structural reinforcement, secondary fibrillar alignment, and improved vascular healing outcomes.Communications engineering · 2025Article
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
Retinoids are defined as molecules that bind to and activate retinoic acid receptors to influence the proliferation and differentiation of cells. Topical retinoids have evolved over the past several decades, being used in multiple dermatological conditions. This review aims to differentiate between synthetic and natural retinoids, discuss the pharmacology behind topical retinoids, highlight clinical applications, and categorize all the commercially available agents, including combination products. Understanding retinoid affinities for unique receptor subtypes can impact clinical decisions, resulting in optimizing treatment and enhancing patient adherence.
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