Topical retinoids (for example, tretinoin) and retinoid analogues ... activities by interacting with nuclear receptors (RARs [retinoic acid receptors] or RXRs [retinoic X receptors]) on cells ...

2001). Adapalene and all-trans retinoic acid (tretinoin) provide similar value for treating acne; however, adapalene is more chemically stable, less photolabile, and more lipophilic, enabling it ...

slows the process of excessive growth in the lining of pores and desensitizes the skin to inflammation making it an ideal treatment for acne prescription only retinoic acid (retin-A, or tretinoin ...

No similar case has been reported in prior literature. Standardization of tretinoin patch testings is defective due to the irritating nature of retinoic acid. Different tretinoin concentrations were ...

Retin-A is retinoic acid, a derivative of Vitamin A. But it is so potent that it is available only on prescription. Its use in cosmetics is prohibited because the side-effects of irritation ...

A uric acid test measures the amount of a waste product called uric acid (urate) in your blood or urine. Uric acid is a byproduct of the breakdown of chemicals called purines found in foods and drinks ...

Palmitic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid (LCFA), a term for fatty acids containing 13 to 21 carbons. Palmitic acid contains 16 carbons. This acid is found in most fats and oils ...