While both retinol and Retin-A contain retinoids, they differ in their concentration. Retinol and other forms, such as retinal and retinyl palmitate are found in many over-the-counter anti-aging creams. While these all contain a form of vitamin A, the concentration of retinoids is weak. Retin-A is a prescription retinoid and is a brand name for tretinoin, which is the carboxylic acid form of vitamin A and was one of the early topical acne treatments. Retin-A is sold by prescription because its acid composition is much greater than in over-the-counter products.
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Full Definition of ELLIPTICAL. 1. : of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse. 2. a: of, relating to, or marked by ellipsis or an ellipsis b (1) : of, relating to, or marked by extreme economy of speech or writing (2) : of or relating to deliberate obscurity (as of literary or conversational style).