retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid 
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
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Isotretinoin, an oral retinoid, can also be helpful for cystic acne, King says.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
Most people do well with retinol, but some people—like those with severe acne or other skin conditions—benefit from more powerful prescription retinoids.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 30 July 2024
It's classified as a topical retinoid, not a steroid.10
It's commonly applied to the skin cosmetically to counter the signs of aging, such as wrinkles and dry skin.11
The side effects of retinol and related medicines are similar to the symptoms of TSW.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
The formula also contains bakuchiol, which helps boost skin cell turnover—as retinoids do—without its irritating side effects.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 30 June 2024
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
Most people do well with retinol, but some people—like those with severe acne or other skin conditions—benefit from more powerful prescription retinoids.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 30 July 2024
It's classified as a topical retinoid, not a steroid.10
It's commonly applied to the skin cosmetically to counter the signs of aging, such as wrinkles and dry skin.11
The side effects of retinol and related medicines are similar to the symptoms of TSW.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
The formula also contains bakuchiol, which helps boost skin cell turnover—as retinoids do—without its irritating side effects.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 30 June 2024
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retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯid
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
retinoid
adjective
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