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The retinoids are a class of chemical compounds that are related chemically to vitamin A. Retinoids are used in medicine, primarily due to the way they regulate epithelial cell growth. Retinoids have many important and diverse functions throughout the body including roles in vision, regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation, growth of bone tissue, immune function, and activation of tumor suppressor genes. Research is also being done into their ability...


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Is retinoid bad for wrinkles in the long run?
I read everywhere in the papers that retinoid is good for banishing wrinkles, for example...

I'm not really sure to be honest but I found an article which might help. It goes through some of the ingredients in anti-aging creams, which are maybe beneficial and...

Asked by nicole h - 13 months ago

What is the main reason for applying acne retinoid creams at bedtime only?
Tretin-X, Differin, and all of these acne medications say to apply at bedtime. Is...

You're more susceptible to a sunburn if you apply the cream in the morning before you go outside.

Asked by Aurora - 19 months ago

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  • Retinoids and red marks - 10 replies

    started the IB a few days ago, which left me with 4 huge zits. Anyways, do retinoids really help with red from the Retinoids now, or else the red marks will take year to faderetinoids might...

    Oct 26, 2006

  • Topical Retinoid - 12 replies

    Right....completely nothing to do with the regimen I have been told to use a topical retinoid (dermatologist only) Also theres Tazorac, a more potent retinoid, stronger than Retin...

    Jun 23, 2008

  • do ya have that SHINy, but Dry look from retinoids??... - 14 replies

    , but i used to use retinoids and i totally abused them on my skin. im hoping the damage isn't permanent , like people who use retinoids only have it, yet texturewise its very dry and rough. so, guys i have

    Oct 23, 2007

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