There was a study that started back in early 2000 regarding the use of tretinoin (the main ingredient in Retin A) as a skin cancer inhibitor. It has been shown that topical retinoids could prevent certain skin cancers like basal cells and squamous cells.
However, in 2004, the study was halted due to concerns of increased mortality rates of using topical tretinoin. I think most dermatologists knew that something was wrong with the study. After 3 years of re-examining the data, the VA Medical Center has resumed the study because there was no causal link between the use of topical tretinoin and death.
This is great news and, once approved by the FDA, you will start seeing Retin A marketed as prevention of some skin cancers. This is particularly important for people who have had skin cancer in the past, or have a family history of skin cancer.
I agree, once approved by the FDA, you will start seeing Retin A marketed as prevention of some skin cancers,this a good news right?
by: sphin
Posted by: dermatology upland | March 10, 2009 at 09:04 PM
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Posted by: dermatology upland | August 10, 2009 at 09:53 PM