Vitamin A Derivatives

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Also known as:  Retinoids

 

Description

Vitamin A Derivatives are a group of Cosmaceuticals derived from Vitamin A often formulated for topical application to the Skin but some are also formulated for oral administration (in which case they are regarded as Prescribed Medications).

 

Health Benefits of Vitamin A Derivatives

Other Health Benefits of Vitamin A Derivatives are listed under the topic for each specific Vitamin A Derivative.

 

Skin

 Vitamin A Derivatives may increase the number of Receptors for Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) in the Skin.  [1]

 

Types of Vitamin A Derivatives

 Isotretinoin (Isotretinoin)

 Alitretinoin

 Adapalene

 Isotretinoin

 N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Retinamide

 Retin-A (Tretinoin)

 Retinoyl beta-Glucuronide

 Retinyl Retinoate

 Tazarotene

 

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