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retinoid

retinoid

1 6.7
A substance made from vitamin A used to treat skin problems
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛtɪnɔɪd/
  • Specialized
: retinoide
  • Retinoids have not only been shown to protect skin but also to treat signs of aging.
  • prescription retinoid
  • topical retinoids
  • dermatologist for a retinoid

So I would recommend a retinoid, like you said.

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Examples

  • The cost of cellulite removal using creams and gels such as retinoids, xanthines, and alpha hydroxy acids is usually $45-$150 for a six-month supply.

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  • But before you start using any retinoids, such as Retin-A, you need to understand how it works.

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  • So I would recommend a retinoid, like you said.

  • You want to look for products that have retinoids.

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  • It's a moisturiser and it has allowed me to enter back into that world of prescription strength retinoids without any side effects.

  • I am probably the only dermatologist on earth who does not love retinols or retinoids at all for anything.

  • He was also part of the team that launched the Roche Dermatologics division at Roche, which was dedicated to the development and commercialization of systemic and topical retinoids, along with other compounds.

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  • To treat her acne, she started using a retinoid recommended by her dermatologist.

  • Many skincare regimens include a retinoid to help reduce the signs of aging.

  • He noticed significant improvement in his skin texture after using a retinoid for several weeks.

Synonyms

retinol
vsretinoid
  • Specialized
2 6.6

A form of vitamin A that helps your sight and keeps skin healthy

is a broader group of vitamin A compounds used for topical acne and aging

Surface Forms

retinoid singular
retinoids plural

Morphology

retinoid = retinol (semi-transparent) = retin + oid

As a chemical noun, 'retinoid' is formed with the combining form 'retin-' and '-oid' to indicate a compound related to vitamin A; this is regular in scientific nomenclature but not fully transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Retinoid comes from retinol (a type of vitamin A) plus the ending -oid meaning 'like', and retinol was named after the retina of the eye. So, a retinoid is a chemical 'like' vitamin A, often used in creams to help skin problems such as acne or ageing.