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Vitamin A Acid - Review Pharmacological Properties And Therapeutic Use In The Topical Treatment Of Acne Vulgaris
By A J Jackson
Summary of research:
Vitamin A acid ( retinoic acid: tretinoin ) is a vitamin A derivative used in the topical treatment of Acne. It acts by 'unseating' comedones, improvement boost slowly over a period of 2 to 3 or more months, and is also said to prevent the draft of new lesions. About three - residence of patients with vulgaris account from treatment. In controlled studies, results achieved after a 3 to 4 months jaunt of treatment were superior to those with sulphur - resorcinol - salicylic acid. When compared with benzoyl peroxide, results were variable and appear to depend on the length of treatment, the types of formulations used, and the concentrations compared. Application of vitamin A acid should be continued until the patient
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has been free of new lesions for several months. Further continued application at a less frequent interval or using a less active dosage form may help to prevent exacerbations of Acne. A systemic antibacterial agent such as tetracycline can be given as well as in patients with moderate to severe lesions. Vitamin A acid is used in conjunction with tender washing ( to remove surface oil ) but should be applied to a dry skin to evade unrequired storm. Patient wisdom and encouragement are crucial during the initial action of treatment when microcomedones may be converted to pustules brother to desquamation.
Report Title: Vitamin A acid: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic use in the topical treatment of vulgaris.
Researcher ( s ): Heel RC, Brogden RN, Speight TM, Avery GS
From Journal: Drugs, 14 ( 6 ): 401 - 19 1977
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Adam Jackson is a medical writer / researcher specialising in effective, natural solutions to common health problems. He is a qualified Related medical practitioner and a former columnist for the Nursing Times & Editor of http://www.internethealthlibrary.com . He has written seven books which have been published around the world & translated into 27 languages. He has a specific game in skin care.
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