retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈre-tə-ˌnȯid 
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
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Topical retinoids, like over-the-counter retinol and prescription tretinoin, can also treat wrinkles and texture by slowing the breakdown of collagen and increasing skin cell turnover.
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Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 May 2024
However, retinol is approximately 20 times less powerful than prescription-strength retinoids, evidence suggests.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
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Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 May 2024
However, retinol is approximately 20 times less powerful than prescription-strength retinoids, evidence suggests.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
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retinoid
noun
ret·i·noid
ˈret-ᵊn-ˌȯid
: any of various synthetic or naturally occurring analogs of vitamin A
retinoid
adjective
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