Clinical use of topical retinaldehyde on photoaged skin

Authors
Creidi, P Humbert, P
Citation
P. Creidi et P. Humbert, Clinical use of topical retinaldehyde on photoaged skin, DERMATOLOGY, 199, 1999, pp. 49-52
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
DERMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
10188665 → ACNP
Volume
199
Year of publication
1999
Supplement
1
Pages
49 - 52
Database
ISI
SICI code
1018-8665(1999)199:<49:CUOTRO>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Background: Retinaldehyde, the natural precursor of retinoic acid, should e xert similar effects on photoaged skin. Objective: To establish the efficac y 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: Retinaldehyd e is efficient and well tolerated for the improvement of the signs of photo aging.