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Studies
Trt8.0
Tretinoin (Retin-A) Research
Mostly mechanism / observational
388 peer-reviewed studies
What the evidence says
Mostly mechanism / observational
Most Tretinoin (Retin-A) studies are mechanism or observational rather than RCTs that measure a clinical effect — keep findings provisional.
Most evidence is from high-quality meta-analyses and randomised trials published 1975–2026.
Based on 388 studies · 18 meta-analyses · 359 RCTs
Confidence
High confidence
By outcome
Photoaging, acne & skinGold-standard topical retinoid for photoaging — reduces fine lines and wrinkles (prescription) · 12-24 weeks · Well-evidenced retinoid for comedonal and inflammatory acne (prescription) · 8-12 weeks
Mostly mechanism / observational142 studies
Safety profile
Mostly mechanism / observational6 studies
Epidermal & dermal remodeling
Mostly mechanism / observational4 studies
Slowing down
Only 26 studies in the last 5 years · Latest meta-analysis: 2026
197520002026
1Meta-Analysis2026
Ahmad H, Henna F, Khurram S, Khan A, Ahmed A, Ali MH · BMC Cancer (2026)