Etretinate therapy

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1987 Feb;16(2 Pt 1):267-91.

Abstract

Etretinate is a retinoid given orally for the treatment of psoriasis and many other dermatoses. Side effects are similar to the hypervitaminosis A condition. Etretinate represents a substantial advance in dermatologic therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Etretinate / administration & dosage
  • Etretinate / adverse effects
  • Etretinate / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipidemias / chemically induced
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Etretinate