Acitretin revisited

Skin Therapy Lett. 2011 Mar;16(3):1-4.

Abstract

Acitretin over the last 20 years has proven useful in a number of dermatologic diseases. Evidence of efficacy, side-effect profile, and approach to its use will be reviewed.

MeSH terms

  • Acitretin / pharmacology
  • Acitretin / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Keratolytic Agents / pharmacology
  • Keratolytic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Acitretin