Experiments in animals have shown that retinoids (but not carotenoids) can be teratogenic. In humans, isotretinoin, a synthetic retinoid used in the treatment of severe acne, causes congenital fetal anomalies.
Experiments in animals have shown that retinoids (but not carotenoids) can be teratogenic. In humans, isotretinoin, a synthetic retinoid used in the treatment of severe acne, causes congenital fetal anomalies.