What is Retinoic acid?
Retinoic acid, also called retinoic acid, is a metabolic intermediate product of vitamin A in the body. It can mainly affect bone growth, promote the proliferation, differentiation and keratolysis of epithelial cells. It can usually be used to treat acne, psoriasis, ichthyosis, etc. . The effect of retinoic acid on the skin has no effect on the melanocytes of normal people. However, when the skin undergoes physiological changes or is exposed to drugs, ultraviolet radiation and trauma, retinoic acid can effectively correct or prevent harmful factors from affecting the dermal connective tissue. Change, so as to protect the skin. Tretinoin can be used clinically to play an anti-inflammatory effect, because retinoic acid has an inhibitory effect on leukocyte chemotaxis, so it also has a relatively strong anti-inflammatory effect. Tretinoin is mainly used for skin diseases, especially psoriasis and acne.
Main Functions and Applications
1. It is a drug commonly used to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris.
2. It is available as a cream or gel. It is also used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia.
3. It can stimulate skin growth and keep epidermic normal.
4. It can slow down skin aging process for solarization, remove tiny wrinkles.
5. It can reduce skin roughness, so skin will become ruddy.
