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retinoid
[ ret-n-oid ]
/ ˈrɛt nˌɔɪd /
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noun
Biochemistry. any of a group of substances related to vitamin A and functioning like vitamin A in the body.
adjective
resembling the retina.
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How to use retinoid in a sentence
One of Hirsch’s favorite at-home exfoliants is Josh Rosebrook Daily Acid Toner, which she said is gentle enough for sensitive skin — even if you use retinoids.
Exfoliating isn’t necessary. But if you do it, follow the tips from these dermatologists.|Janna Mandell|April 12, 2021|Washington PostThese two products will add to our essential line, which currently includes our day and night face and eye creams and our next-gen retinoid, The Golden Rule.
The skin care brand striving to make medical-grade topicals both more luxe and accessible|Rachel King|November 29, 2020|Fortune
Medical definitions for retinoid
retinoid
[ rĕt′n-oid′ ]
n.
Any of a class of keratolytic drugs derived from retinoic acid and used in the treatment of severe acne and psoriasis.
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