| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10011134 | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Topical retinoic acid does not enhance the healing of unimpaired incisional wounds. The inadequate tensile strength in the early phase of the healing process is possibly the result of an increased dermal inflammatory response and the decreased collagen content. Although these adverse effects disappeared by 3 weeks postwounding, we found no discernible benefit of supplemental retinoic acid in unimpaired wounds.
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Authors
Thomas MD, J. Margaret MD, Hartmut MD, Georgios MD, Florian MD, Lesley MD,