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Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in
your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly.
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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in oil from certain types of fish,
vegetables, and other plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be
consumed in the diet. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids work by lowering the body's
production of triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides can lead to coronary artery disease, heart
disease, and stroke.
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Omega-3 fatty acids are one of two groups of fatty acids- the omega-3s and the omega-6s- that are vital to human life. They are called essential fatty acids (EFAs), which the body cannot make but absolutely needs for normal growth and development.
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Fatty acids are organic compounds composed of carbon chains of varying lengths, with an acid group on one end and hydrogen bound to all the carbons of the chain. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are those that are necessary for health, but cannot be synthesized by the body.
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Tretinoin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows
their growth and spread in the body.
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Tretinoin, a natural vitamin A metabolite, is an anti-cancer drug used in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Purpose Tretinoin is given to APL patients with the goal of bringing on a remission.
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