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In human skin, topical retinoids increase collagen production, induce epidermal hyperplasia, and decrease keratinocyte and melanocyte atypia. Topical tretinoin is the most extensively investigated retinoid therapy for photoaging. [23] Topical tretinoin can be used for mild to severe photoaging in people of all skin types.
First generation retinoids are produced naturally in the body and interact with their normal biological counterparts, such as retinol binding protein 4 for retinol, retinoid receptors for all-trans-retinoic acid or 9-cis-retinoic acid. [9] 13-cis retinoic acid has an unknown biological pathway but appears to act as a growth factor. [10]
Bexarotene is a retinoid that selectively activates retinoid X receptors (RXRs), as opposed to the retinoic acid receptors, the other major target of retinoic acid (the acid form of vitamin A). [12] [13] [14] By so doing it induces cell differentiation and apoptosis and prevents the development of drug resistance. [15]
“Retinol is a specific type of retinoid commonly found in over-the-counter skincare products,” says Henry. “Although less potent than prescription-strength retinoids, it still has benefits ...
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Trifarotene is a prescription retinoid for the topical treatment acne vulgaris. [14] It functions as a retinoic acid receptor (RAR)-γ agonist. [92] Non-prescription topical products that have health claims for reducing facial acne, combating skin dark spots and reducing wrinkles and lines associated with aging often contain retinyl palmitate.
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