What is it about?
This is a review of the use of acitretin in Dermatology. Drug information (mechanism of action, indications, contraindication, safety, monitoring, patient support and pregnancy prevention links) is provided. Using clinical cases (plaque psoriasis with hyperkeratotic plantar disease, palmoplantar pustulosis, hyperkeratotic hand dermatitis, lichen planus, lamellar ichthyosis, and hidradenitis suppurativa) the use of acitretin in patients with comorbidities and different diseases is reviewed.
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Why is it important?
Links to the Canadian pregnancy prevention program are provided. Review of cases with comorbidities and different diseases helps dermatologists better understand how to use the product in their patients.
Perspectives
Group discussion helped better delineate how patients should be treated and should optimize patient care. I hope the pregnancy prevention links and cases will enhance patient care.
Lyn Guenther
Western University
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This page is a summary of: Acitretin Use in Dermatology, Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, September 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1203475417733414.
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