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retinoid

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retinoid [′ret·ən‚ȯid]
(biochemistry)
The set of molecules composing vitamin A and its synthetic analogs, such as retinal or retinyl acetate.


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The scientists gave a type of retinoid as tablet to 3,000 women once daily for five years.
Retinoid Derived from vitamin A, retinoid can be applied directly onto the skin in the form of creams or lotions.
A retinoid cream like Isotrex from your GP could be very helpful because it is thought to help unblock the pores causing blackheads.
 
 
 
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