noun
definition
Any of a class of compounds whose structure or effects on the body resemble retinol (vitamin A).
Examples of retinoids in a Sentence
Although retinoids do seem to help with treating leukoplakia, they can cause serious side effects.
People deficient in retinoids suffer night blindness and dryness of the eyes (xerophthalmia ).
Similarly, retinoids derived from vitamin A are being tested for their ability to slow the progression of or to prevent head and neck cancers.
A cream made with retinoids, which is derived from vitamin A, can also help.
Some dermatologists recommend prescription-strength retinoids for the treatment of freckles.
While retinoids can be very effective in eliminating freckles, it may take months of use to see results.
Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids, and works by speeding up the turnover of skin cells.
Unlike retinoids and AHAs, it provides long-term results without dryness, burning, itching, swelling, peeling, and causing greater sensitivity to the sun.