Definition

A medication derived from vitamin A that is used on the skin to treat severe acne and improve the appearance of skin by reducing wrinkles and dark spots.

Example

The dermatologist prescribed tretinoin to help clear up my acne and improve my skin texture.

Conversation

Have you ever tried using tretinoin for your skin?

I haven't, but I've heard it can really help with acne.

Yeah, it’s supposed to reduce wrinkles and roughness too.

That sounds great! I might look into getting some.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tretinoin is derived from 'tretin' (a synthetic derivative of vitamin A, specifically all-trans-retinoic acid) and '-oin' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a compound). The word refers to a specific compound related to vitamin A used in dermatology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tretin' as a form of vitamin A that helps with skin treatment, and the '-oin' indicates it's a chemical compound. This helps you remember that tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative used for skin care.

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