The Effect Of A Controlled Daily Skin Care Regimen On Retinoic Acid Tolerance
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Sun-damaged skin, caused by chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, is characterized by
features such as wrinkling, uneven skin color, roughness and brown spots. An effective
treatment for sun-damage that is commonly prescribed is topical retinoic acid (RA). However,
the major drawback of topical RA use has been frequently observed irritation characterized by
redness, dry skin and severe itching. In this study, we examine whether a daily skin care
regimen comprised of an ultra mild cleanser and an effective moisturizer can help improve
tolerance to RA treatment.