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The newest skincare and haircare papers from PubMed, linked to the ingredients we decode. Summaries are the authors' own abstracts — we excerpt, attribute, and link out to the source.
49 papers under Retinoids
RSV infection-associated pediatric generalized pustular psoriasis with innate immune activation: a case report.
Frontiers in immunology · 2026
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in infancy is uncommon and is often precipitated by infection, drugs, or systemic inflammatory responses. Although viral illnesses such as influenza have been reported to trigger GPP, acute exacerbation secondary to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is rarely described. We report a case of a 2-year-old girl with a prior history of mild psoriasis who developed… Read on PubMed →
International Expert Consensus on Integrated Skincare Active Ingredients for Pretreatment and Posttreatment Use With Medical Aesthetic Procedures to Enhance Skin Benefits.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026
BACKGROUND: Integrated skincare (ISC) combines dermocosmetics with medical aesthetic procedures to improve outcomes. However, guidance on selecting appropriate active ingredients across different procedure types and phases remains limited. AIMS: To provide international guidance on appropriate ISC actives for use with aesthetic procedures. METHODS: In a simplified Delphi study, 14 experts… Read on PubMed →
Efficacy and Tolerability of a Triple Acid-Containing Serum Combined With 0.1% Adapalene in Mild-to-Moderate Acne Vulgaris: A Randomized, Open-Label Controlled Trial.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026
BACKGROUND: Although topical retinoids are first-line therapy for mild-to-moderate acne, treatment-related irritation often limits adherence to long-term therapy. However, dermocosmetic adjuncts may improve treatment outcomes and tolerability. AIM: To assess the efficacy and tolerability of a triple acid-containing serum (TAS) in mild-to-moderate acne. METHODS: An 8-week, open-label, randomized… Read on PubMed →
Skin Cancer: Screening and Prevention.
FP essentials · 2026
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Basal cell carcinoma, the leading type of skin cancer across all racial and ethnic groups, is usually slow growing and curable. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma accounts for more skin cancers in individuals with darker skin tones. Cutaneous melanoma is less common but potentially lethal in later stages. Patients with darker skin tones… Read on PubMed →
Design and evaluation of multi-target AGEs/ALEs inhibitors for potential application in skin anti-aging.
Future medicinal chemistry · 2026
The main causes of skin aging include both intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as oxidative stress triggered by reactive oxygen species (ROS), modification of collagen and elastin by reactive carbonyl species (RCS), UV exposure, lifestyle habits and environmental pollutants. Skin aging is the most visible manifestation of senescence and is unavoidable. In particular, delaying age-related changes… Read on PubMed →
Retinol-Loaded Mannosylerythritol Lipid Nanoliposome for Enhanced Human Skin Penetration.
Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2026
BACKGROUND: Functional cosmetic materials with anti-aging properties, such as wrinkle reduction, often struggle to penetrate the skin's stratum corneum (skin barrier). Therefore, to exert anti-aging effects, these materials must pass through the skin barrier and reach fibroblasts in the dermal layer. In this study, deformable liposomes were developed for efficient transdermal delivery of retinol… Read on PubMed →
Continuous alternate day vs intermittent daily fixed doses of oral isotretinoin in grade 2 acne vulgaris.
The Indian journal of medical research · 2026
Background and objectives The alternate day and the intermittent regimens of isotretinoin are efficacious in treating moderate acne vulgaris with low cumulative doses. The former regimen has been found to be superior in comparative studies using weight-based dosing. The fixed dosing of the two regimens has not been explored in a head-to-head trial. The objective was to compare the efficacy and… Read on PubMed →
The Impact of Prescription Therapies for Warts and Molluscum.
Pediatric clinics of North America · 2026
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) and verruca vulgaris are common infectious skin conditions encountered by pediatric clinicians. There is substantial overlap between treatment options for both conditions, and the most effective regimens often use a combination of in-office and at-home treatments. There are innumerable treatments for both conditions. This article focuses on familiarizing the pediatric… Read on PubMed →
New Agents for Acne Treatment and Updates to Isotretinoin Guidelines.
Pediatric clinics of North America · 2026
Acne is an inflammatory condition that can affect quality of life. New topical treatments include tazarotene lotion, trifarotene, combined microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin, minocycline foam, topical dapsone, and clascoterone cream. More recent systemic options include subantimicrobial doxycycline, sarecycline, combined oral contraceptives, spironolactone, and isotretinoin-lidose. Read on PubMed →