Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): in which: Ar represents an aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical optionally substituted, in particular, with an alkyl or a carboxyl group, R2 and R3 represent, in particular, H or alkyl, or R2 and R3, taken together, form a 5- or 6-membered ring, R4 and R5 represent, in particular, H or halogen, R6 represents, in particular, H or lower alkyl, and the salts of the compounds of formula (I). These compounds can be used in particular in the treatment of dermatological complaints associated with a keratinization disorder, and for combating ageing of the skin.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): in which: Ar represents an aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical optionally substituted, in particular, with an alkyl or a carboxyl group, R2 and R3 represent, in particular, H or alkyl, or R2 and R3, taken together, form a 5- or 6-membered ring, R4 and R5 represent, in particular, H or halogen, R6 represents, in particular, H or lower alkyl, and the salts of the compounds of formula (I). These compounds can be used in particular in the treatment of dermatological complaints associated with a keratinization disorder, and for combating ageing of the skin.

Abstract: “Biphenyl derivatives substituted with an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing them” in which: Ar represents an aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical optionally substituted, in particular, with an alkyl or a carboxyl group, R2 and R3 represent, in particular, H or alkyl, or R2 and R3, taken together, form a 5- or 6-membered ring, R4 and R5 represent, in particular, H or halogen, R6 represents, in particular, H or lower alkyl, and the salts of the compounds of formula (I). These compounds can be used in particular in the treatment of dermatological complaints associated with a keratinization disorder, and for combating ageing of the skin.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic heterocyclic compounds have the structural formula (I): in which Z is a divalent radical selected from among —O—, —S— or —Nr′— and Ar is either a radical having the following structural formula (II): or a radical having the following structural formula (III): and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active triaromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular, bone and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic heterocyclic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## in which Z is a divalent radical selected from among --O--, --S-- or --Nr'-- and Ar is either a radical having the following structural formula (II): ##STR2## or a radical having the following structural formula (III): ##STR3## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active aromatic polyenic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular, bone and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: A polycyclic aromatic compound having the formula ##STR1## and its salts have useful therapeutic and cosmetic action particularly in psoriasis.In the formula, X represents --CH.dbd.CH--, O or S,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, branched alkyl having 3-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms or 1-adamantyl, R.sub.2 represents hydroxy, hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms or alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the adjacent carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring form a 5 or 6 chain ring optionally substituted by at least one lower alkyl radical, or interrupted by an oxygen atom,R.sub.3 represents --CH.sub.2 OH or --COR.sub.4, or --CH.sub.3 when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a 5 or 6 chain ring,R.sub.4 represents --OR.sub.5 or ##STR2## R.sub.

Abstract: A polycyclic aromatic compound having the formula ##STR1## and its salts have useful therapeutic and cosmetic action particularly in psoriasis. In the formula,X represents --CH.dbd.CH--, O or S,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, branched alkyl having 3-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms or 1-adamantyl, R.sub.2 represents hydroxy, hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms Or alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the adjacent carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring form a 5 or 6 chain ring optionally substituted by at least one lower alkyl radical, or interrupted by an oxygen atom,R.sub.3 represents --CH.sub.2 OH or --COR.sub.4, or --CH.sub.3 when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a 5 or 6 chain ring,R.sub.4 represents --OR.sub.5 or ##STR2## R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new polycyclic aromatic derivatives, to processes for their preparation and to their use in therapeutic and cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: 4-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-anthracenyl) benzoic acid marked with tritium is used as a radioactive marker in the titration of nuclear receptors and CRABP, in the measurement of the affinity of retinoids for nuclear receptors and CRABP, in the titration of known retinoids, the characterization of antibodies directed against 4-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-anthracenyl) benzoic acid, and in the study of the distribution and metabolism of said benzoic acid derivative.

Abstract: A polycyclic aromatic compound having the formula ##STR1## and its salts have useful therapeutic and cosmetic action particularly in psoriasis.In the formula, X represents --CH.dbd.CH--, O or S,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, branched alkyl having 3-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms or 1-adamantyl, R.sub.2 represents hydroxy, hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms or alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the adjacent carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring form a 5 or 6 chain ring optionally substituted by at least one lower alkyl radical, or interrupted by an oxygen atom,R.sub.3 represents --CH.sub.2 OH or --COR.sub.4, or --CH.sub.3 when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a 5 or 6 chain ring,R.sub.4 represents --OR.sub.5 or ##STR2## R.sub.

Abstract: A polycyclic heterocyclic compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2,R.sub.1 l represents (i) lower alkyl, (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH or (iii) ##STR2## R.sub.2 represents (a) hydrogen, (b) ##STR3## or (c)--OR.sub.3, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or aralkyl optionally substituted, the residue of a sugar or ##STR4## wherein p is 1, 2, or 3, and r' and r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl optionally substituted, amino acid residue, aminated sugar residue, or together form a heterocycle,X represents oxygen, sulfur, SO, SO.sub.2 or --NR.sub.4,Y represents CR.sub.4 or a nitrogen atom andR.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl.This polycyclic heterocyclic compound can be used in human and veterinary medicine and especially in the topical or systemic treatment of determatologic diseases.

Abstract: A polycyclic heterocyclic compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, R.sub.1 represents (i) lower alkyl, (ii)--CH.sub.2 OH or (iii) ##STR2## R.sub.2 represents (a) hydrogen, (b) ##STR3## or (c)--OR.sub.3, R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or aralkyl optionally substituted, the residue of a sugar or wherein p is 1, 2, or 3, and r' and r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, mono or polyhydroxalkyl, aryl optionally substituted, amino acid residue, aminated sugar residue, or together form a heterocycle, X represents oxygen, sulfur, SO, SO.sub.2 or --NR.sub.4, Y represents CR.sub.4 or a nitrogen atom and R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl. This polycyclic heterocyclic compound can be used in human and veterinary medicine and especially in the topical or systemic treatment of determatologic diseases.