Topical retinaldehyde with glycolic acid: study of tolerance and acceptability in association with anti-acne treatments in 1,709 patients.

B, Dréno; T, Nocera; F, Verrière; MP, Vienne; C, Ségard; S, Vitse; C, Carré

doi:10.1159/000081500

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Topical retinaldehyde with glycolic acid: study of tolerance and acceptability in association with anti-acne treatments in 1,709 patients.

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Dréno B

Nocera T

Verrière F

Abstract

Background Retinaldehyde (RAL), a key metabolite between vitamin A and retinoic acid, acts by modulating differentiation and proliferation of keratinocytes, which is of interest in acne lesions, mainly retentional lesions. Glycolic acid increases the exfoliation of corneocytes explaining its mild ac...

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