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    GlossaryAlitretinoin (9-cis-Retinoic Acid)

    medication derived from vitamin A used for severe eczema

    Alitretinoin, also known as 9-cis-Retinoic Acid, is a medication primarily used to treat severe chronic hand eczema that doesn't respond to topical treatments. It is a type of retinoid, which is a derivative of vitamin A, and works by modulating the growth and differentiation of skin cells.

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