Tretinoin (redirected from Retin A)

tretinoin /tret·i·noin/ (tret´i-noin?) the all-trans stereoisomer of retinoic acid, used as a topical keratolytic in the treatment of acne vulgaris and disorders of keratinization and administered orally in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia.

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tret·i·noin (trtn-oin)

n.

An isomer of retinoic acid, used in the treatment of acne.

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Tretinoin

A drug that works by increasing the turnover (death and replacement) of skin cells.

Mentioned in: Acne

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tretinoin (vitamin A acid, retinoic acid),

n brand name: Retin-A;
drug class: vitamin A acid;
action: decreases cohesiveness of follicular epithelium, decreases microcomedone formation;
use: treatment of acne vulgaris.

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tretinoin

the all-trans stereoisomer of retinoic acid, used in dermatology for the treatment of disorders of keratinization. It is a potent teratogen and must be used with great caution.