Retinoid Cream Associated With Death In Clinical Trial, But Relationship Does Not Appear Causal
Friday, January 23, 2009 - 18:49
in Health & Medicine
Patients using a cream containing tretinoin, a retinoid commonly used to treat acne and other conditions, appeared more likely to die than those using a placebo in a clinical trial that was halted early as a result, according to a new report. However, evidence does not suggest these excess deaths were caused by the therapy.