Retin-A
Dermatologist's wrinkle fighter
Retin-A is a brand name for tretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A used topically to treat acne and reduce signs of skin aging.
It works by increasing cell turnover, causing peeling and revealing fresher skin beneath.
Available by prescription, it makes skin more sensitive to sunlight: My dermatologist started me on Retin-A for my breakouts.
Topical retinoid medication
- acneInflamed skin condition
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
pimples · blemishes · dermatologist · comedones · blackheads · whiteheads · breakouts · pores
Surface lines from folding
- fine linesShallow facial creases
- collagenStructural body protein
- photodamageTissue harm from light
- sun damageHarm from UV exposure
crow's feet · elasticity · firmness · rejuvenation · resurfacing · smoothing · tone · texture
Coming off in strips
- flakingShedding in layers
- drynessAbsence of moisture
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
sensitivity · moisturizer · sunscreen · SPF · buffering · application · pea-sized · nighttime
Rich milk fat
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- microVery small prefix
- percentageProportion out of hundred
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
tube · pump · generic · brand · Janssen · pharmacy · dispensing · storage
Shedding surface skin cells
- vitamin ASight-supporting micronutrient
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
dermis · proliferation · differentiation · shedding · renewal · fibroblasts · matrix · biosynthesis
tretinoin
Topical retinoid medication
- acneInflamed skin condition
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
wrinkles · pimples · blemishes · dermatologist · comedones · blackheads · whiteheads · breakouts · pores · clogged
wrinkles
Surface lines from folding
- fine linesShallow facial creases
- collagenStructural body protein
- photodamageTissue harm from light
sun damage · crow's feet · elasticity · firmness · rejuvenation · resurfacing · smoothing · tone · texture · youthful
peeling
Coming off in strips
- flakingShedding in layers
- drynessAbsence of moisture
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
purging · sensitivity · moisturizer · sunscreen · SPF · buffering · application · pea-sized · nighttime · routine
cream
Rich milk fat
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- microVery small prefix
- percentageProportion out of hundred
concentration · tube · pump · generic · brand · Janssen · pharmacy · dispensing · storage · refrigeration
exfoliation
Shedding surface skin cells
- vitamin ASight-supporting micronutrient
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
epidermis · dermis · proliferation · differentiation · shedding · renewal · fibroblasts · matrix · biosynthesis · transcription
- Acne Treatmentsbenzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, tretinoin, spot treatment, Proactiv
- Lifestyle DrugsViagra, Cialis, Botox, Rogaine, Ozempic
- Retinoidstretinoin
Retin-Aover-the-counter
Buyable without medical authorization
non-prescription · retinol serum · home remedy · Neutrogena · Olay
Retin-Amoisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
emollient · barrier cream · anti-inflammatory · soothing balm · Vaseline
- retina scanBiometric reading of eye's interior
- retinal scanEye-based biometric verification
- detached retinaEye layer separation
- retina scannerBiometric eye authentication device
- retinal scannerEye-based identity verifier
- retinal detachmentPhotoreceptor layer separates from eye
retina, retinal, retinas, retinoid, retinoids, retinol, retinopathy