Found 471 articles for: "retinoids"
Tolerability of Clindamycin/Tretinoin Gel vs. Tretinoin Microsphere Gel and Adapalene Gel
April 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 383 | Copyright © April 2009
Background: Newer agents and formulations seek to improve the tolerability of topical retinoid therapy. Recently, a gel containing crystalline clindamycin 1.2% and tretinoin 0....
Read MoreA Review of the Chemopreventive and Chemotherapeutic Effects of Topical and Oral Retinoids for both Cutaneous and Internal Neoplasms
July 2005 | Volume 4 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 432 | Copyright © July 2005
Retinoids, a group of compounds encompassing Vitamin A and its analogs, have been shown to inhibit tumor growth in laboratory studies. Based on these findings, a number of clinical trials have been c...
Read MorePrescribing Patterns for Topical Retinoids within NAMCS Data
March 2005 | Volume 4 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 172 | Copyright © March 2005
Objective: Fears of potentially costly use of topical retinoids for cosmetic treatment of photodamaged skin have resulted in many managed care organizations placing prior authorization requirements o...
Read MoreMechanisms of the Comedolytic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Topical Retinoids
January 2005 | Volume 4 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 41 | Copyright © January 2005
Background: Retinoids comprise a family of compounds with structures and mechanisms of action that resemble those of vitamin A (retinol), an essential nutrient which plays a role in cell growth and d...
Read MoreNew Roles for Systemic Retinoids
May 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 406 | Copyright © May 2006
Acitretin, the only oral retinoid indicated for the treatment of psoriasis, has shown activity when used in combination, rotational, and sequential therapy regimens with other therapies. When used wi...
Read MoreThe Clinical Impact of Vehicle Technology Using a Patented Formulation of Benzoyl Peroxide 5%/Clindamycin 1% Gel Containing Dimethicone and Glycerin in Combination with Topical Retinoids and Sunscreens
February 2006 | Volume 5 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 160 | Copyright © February 2006
A major challenge encountered in clinical practice in patients with acne vulgaris is irritation related to topical medications used for treatment. Advances in vehicle technology have improved formula...
Read MoreTopical Retinoid and Antibiotic Combination Therapy for Acne Management
March 2004 | Volume 3 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 146 | Copyright © March 2004
The agents most commonly used in combination for the management of acne include topical retinoids and antibiotics. Topical retinoids normalize desquamation of the follicular epithelium, whereas antib...
Read MoreA Comparative Review of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Retinoid-Containing Combination Regimens for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
June 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 625 | Copyright © June 2007
Many physicians regularly prescribe combination therapy involving a retinoid for their acne patients. The most common retinoid-containing regimens include either oral antibiotics or topical benzoyl p...
Read MoreStudy Results of Benzoyl Peroxide 5%/Clindamycin 1% Topical Gel, Adapalene 0.1% Gel and Use in Combination for Acne Vulgaris
June 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 616 | Copyright © June 2007
Combination therapy is the standard of care in the management of acne vulgaris. It is essential to treat as many aspects of acne pathogenesis as possible. Due to increasing insensitivity of Propi...
Read MoreClinical Safety and Efficacy Studies of a Novel Formulation Combining 1.2% Clindamycin Phosphate and 0.025% Tretinoin and for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
June 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 607 | Copyright © June 2007
Clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025% gel (CLIN/RA gel [ZIANA™ Gel]) is a novel topical combination agent approved by the FDA for the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of ag...
Read MorePediatric Acne: Clinical Presentations, Evaluation, and Management
June 2007 | Volume 6 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 589 | Copyright © June 2007
Acne vulgaris can be easy to diagnose yet difficult to evaluate and manage, especially when it presents in infancy and childhood. The differential diagnosis of acne varies by age and, in some cases, ...
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