Salivary Gland Inflammation During Acitretin Therapy for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: A Case Report and Diagnostic Challenge
January 2025
in “
Dermatology Review
”
TLDR Acitretin may cause salivary gland inflammation.
This case report discusses a patient with generalized pustular psoriasis who developed salivary gland inflammation during acitretin therapy, suggesting a potential new adverse drug effect. The report highlights the need for further studies to explore this possible association, as salivary gland inflammation has not been previously reported as a side effect of acitretin.