Tretinoin is a chemical exfoliator, a prescription formula of vitamin A-derived solutions with brand names Retin-A and Renova that help your skin shed cells. On the surface, tretinoin exfoliates by dissolving the top layer of the skin. This product should be used under the supervision of a dermatologist.
a Vitamin A derivative that is the active ingredient in anti-aging prescription drugs such as Retin-A and Renova.
retinoid drug used to treat acne; brand name Retin-A.
a metabolite of Vitamin A metabolism in man
a topical form of vitamin A
A form of vitamin A that is used in the treatment of acne. It is also being studied in cancer prevention and as a treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia, usually in combination with other drugs. Also called all-trans retinoic acid.
A derivative of vitamin A.
A synthetic form of vitamin A, like the one naturally occurring in your body; the active ingredient in RENOVA.
Topical tretinoin cream is a retinoid used to treat mild to moderate acne and is the active ingredient in the prescription drugs Retin-A and Renova. Although the exact of action is unknown, tretinoin appears to affect skin cells by stimulating the cell turnover rate and cell division. Shedding of skin cells then occurs in a more normal fashion, unplugging blackheads and whiteheads (comedones), the initial changes in acne formation.
the generic name for Retin-A, a topical Vitamin A acid.
A form of vitamin A that is made by the body, and can also be made in the laboratory. It is used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia, usually together with other drugs, and to treat acne. It is being studied in the treatment and prevention of other types of cancer. Also called all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), retinoic acid, and vitamin A acid.
Synthetic vitamin A used for various purposes. Tretinoin is the active ingredient in Retin A and Renova. Tretinoin unplugs skin pores and is therefore useful in the treatment of acne. Tretinoin has also been shown on medical studies to improve the clinical signs of photoaging by helping to fade brown spots, soften wrinkles and improve coarse skin texture. Tretinoin is available by prescription only.
a topical agent that has proven to be effective in the treatment of acne, fine wrinkles, irregular pigment, and texture changes of the skin. Also known generically as retinoic acid and by the trade names Stieva A, Retin A, Vitamin A Acid, Rejuva A, Renova and Retisol A.
The generic term for the medication Retin-A, which is most commonly prescribed for acne.
The generic term for Retin-A, a vitamin A derivative.
a drug which is chemically related to vitamin A; used to treat acne and other scaly skin disorders.
A drug that belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids. It is used in the treatment of acne and is being studied in cancer prevention.
Tretinoin is the acid form of vitamin A and so also known as all-trans retinoic acid or ATRA. It is a drug commonly used to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris. It is available as a cream or gel (brand name Retin-A).