a current medicine obtained from Vitamin A's retinoid metabolite
a prescription cream medication that is used to effectively treat acne
a topical cream that can dry up blemishes and relieve the appearance of acne
a topical treatment that can aid people in the reduction of acne
a treatment for mild to moderate acne, and to reducing the effects of aging on skin appearance such as fine wrinkles and It is available as cream, gel, and solution
a Vitamin-A derivative used effectively in the
a vitamin A derivative used to
Retin-A cream or lotion may be applied to enhance the overall texture of the skin and is often prescribed as a pre-treatment prior to a facelift or chemical peel.
brand name for a topical gel, cream, or solution commonly used in the treatment of acne. It can be effective against hair loss when combined with minoxidil; however, it can cause some scalp irritation.
Retin-A Gel, Cream and Liquid, containing tretinoin are used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Retin-A Gel contains tretinoin (retinoic acid, vitamin A acid) in either of two strengths, 0.025% or 0.01% by weight in a gel vehicle of butylated hydroxytoluene, hydroxypropyl cellulose and alcohol (denatured with tert-butyl alcohol and brucine sulfate) 90% w/w. Retin-A (tretinoin) Cream contains tretinoin in either of three strengths, 0.1%, 0.5%, or 0.025% by weight, in a hydrophilic cream vehicle of stearic acid, isopropyl myristate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, and purified water. Retin-A Liquid contains tretinoin 0.05% by weight, polyethylene glycol 400, butylated hydroxytoluene and alcohol (denatured with tert-butyl alcohol and brucine sulfate) 55%. Chemically, tretinoin is all-trans-retinoic acid. Retin-A is a registered trademark of Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation.
A drug used to treat acne.
A combination of retinoic acid and vitamin A acid.
whose generic name is tretinoin, is a topical Vitamin A acid.
One of several prescription-only drugs used as an anti-aging treatment (others include Renova, Tazorac, and Avita) that contain tretinoin (technically, all-trans retinoic acid), which is the acid form of vitamin A, as the active ingredient. In skin, tretinoin is the form of vitamin A that can actually affect cell production by binding to the tretinoin receptor sites on the cell. There is a great deal of research establishing that when skin has been damaged (often by exposure to sunlight) tretinoin is effective in improving cell production. Tretinoin is a valid method for addressing wrinkles and, overall, for improving cell production.
A topical preparation of tretinoin that is used to treat acne. Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A that is also called all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA).
A brand name for a prescription acne medication. Has in some cases shown to be effective against hair loss, particularly when combined with minoxidil, however, can cause extreme scalp irritation that can make hair loss worse.
the proprietary name for a preparation of retinoic acid, used in the treatment of acne and sun damage to the skin
Vitamin A derivative that acts as a topical anti-acne treatment. Additionally found to be beneficial in removing fine lines from facial skin. Caution: Can create photosensitivity. See Vitamin A Derivatives.
Derived from vitamin A, it is used in the treatment of acne.
Retinoic Acid, compound that is often used to improve the appearance and texture of the skin.