To understand exactly how tretinoin works, it pays to know about the pyramid in which it sits. Dr. Sheraz explains that tretinoin comes from the retinoid family, which includes a number of ...

Topical retinoids (for example, tretinoin) and retinoid analogues (for example, adapalene and tazarotene) help normalize hyperkeratinization and have demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory ...

Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, and perhaps the most commonly known retinoid. The retinoid family includes various vitamin A derivatives, all of which work on the skin with differing speeds ...

In view of their unique mechanism of action, topical retinoids are prescribed widely in dermatology for both indicated purposes and several worthwhile, evidence-based off-label uses. For seasoned ...