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Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii
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4/2019
vol. 36
 
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Retinoids: active molecules influencing skin structure formation in cosmetic and dermatological treatments

Malwina Zasada
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Elżbieta Budzisz
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Department of Cosmetic Raw Materials Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
Adv Dermatol Allergol 2019; XXXVI (4): 392-397
Online publish date: 2019/08/30
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Vitamin A is the first vitamin approved by the Food and Drug Administration as an anti-wrinkle agent that changes appearance of the skin surface and has anti-aging effects. Vitamin A is in a group of fat-soluble substances and belongs to the category of retinoids. Apart from retinol, that group includes structurally related substances with the biological properties of retinol. Since the biological activity of the substances differs, for the purpose of standardization, it is given in retinol equivalents. Vitamin A and its derivatives are among the most effective substances slowing the aging process. Retinoids regulate the cell apoptosis, differentiation and proliferation. Anti-wrinkle properties of retinoids promote keratinocytes proliferation, strengthen the protective function of the epidermis, restrain transepidermal water loss, protect collagen against degradation and inhibit metalloproteinases activity. Retinoid activity is related to high affinity for nuclear receptors: RAR – retinoid acid receptors and RXR – retinoid X receptors.
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vitamin A, retinol, retinoids, skin aging, dermatology

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