Mesh term Retinoids
Browse to parent terms:Carotenoids
Description
A group of tetraterpenes, with four terpene units joined head-to-tail. Biologically active members of this class are used clinically in the treatment of severe cystic ACNE; PSORIASIS; and other disorders of keratinization.Browse to child terms:
Acitretin
Etretinate
Fenretinide
Isotretinoin
Retinaldehyde
Tretinoin
Vitamin A
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