acitretin
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is acitretin?
Generic Name: acitretin
Other Brand Names:
Soriatane CK
Acitretin is a retinoid, which is a form of vitamin A.
Acitretin is used to treat severe psoriasis in adults. It is usually given after other psoriasis
medicines have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
Acitretin is not a cure for psoriasis, and you may relapse after you stop taking this medication.
Acitretin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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I have increasing neurological symptoms such as pain in arm, back and numbness in limbs and...
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I am a 41 year old female and have developed a planter pustular psoriasis on my left foot,I...
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- Sep 14, 2008
I live in the U.K. I am 28. and I've had severe psoriasis for over 15 yrs. I have been tak...
Three weeks ago I noticed that I have been getting these small bumps all over my arms and m...
