Retinoids are drugs connected to vitamin A and affect certain genes involved in the growth and maturation of cancer cells. Some retinoids can be applied directly to skin lesions as a gel. Treatment with topical retinoids can result in irritation, itching, and redness in the area where the drugs are applied. They can also cause increased sensitivity to sunlight in the treated area. Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should not be given topical retinoids, as the drugs can cause serious birth defects.
Nondiscrimination Policy Update
Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.
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