retinoid
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of retinoid
Example Sentences
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A second study, led by former Kang lab graduate student Mark Esposito and published in the journal iScience, focused on designing drugs that inhibit retinoic acid production and disable retinoid signaling altogether.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
“If you’re using a topical retinoid or topical vitamin C, they’re much less expensive,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025
Mixed with retinoid and oatmeal properties, this cream will reduce fine lines, wrinkles and relieve irritation from skin conditions like eczema or rashes.
From Golf Digest • Feb. 1, 2019
It is often used in combination with adapalene gel, a topical retinoid now sold over-the-counter as Differin.
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2019
Both Waldorf and Jaliman directed us to Differin 0.1 percent gel as a solution for getting rid of acne, which is a prescription-strength retinoid that’s now over-the-counter.
From Slate • Aug. 1, 2018
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