Tretinoin meaning

trĕtĭ-noin
A form of retinoic acid, used esp. in the treatment of acne.
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An isomer of retinoic acid used topically to treat acne and to mitigate fine facial wrinkling and orally to treat one form of leukemia.
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(organic chemistry, pharmacology) Acid form of vitamin A commonly used to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris.
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Origin of tretinoin

  • t(rans–) retino(ic acid) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tretinoin Sentence Examples

  • Do not use products with tretinoin (or Retin-A) on the area.

  • Treatment for mild noninflammatory acne consists of reducing the formation of new comedones with medications including topical tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, adapalene, or salicylic acid.

  • Tretinoin is especially effective because it increases turnover and replacement of skin cells.

  • One effective treatment is topical tretinoin, used along with a topical or oral antibiotic.

  • For example, lotions, soaps, gels, and creams containing substances called benzoyl peroxide or tretinoin may be used to clear up mild to moderately severe acne.

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