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GlossaryAcitretin

oral medication for severe psoriasis, derived from vitamin A

Acitretin, also known by the brand name Soriatane, is an oral medication primarily used to treat severe psoriasis, a chronic skin condition. It is a retinoid, which means it is derived from vitamin A and works by normalizing the growth of skin cells, thereby reducing the scaling and thickening associated with psoriasis.

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research British Association of Dermatologists Guidelines on the Efficacy and Use of Acitretin in Dermatology

136 citations, April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.

research A Review of Acitretin, a Systemic Retinoid for the Treatment of Psoriasis

75 citations, August 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy”

Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.

research Ichthyosis Follicularis, Alopecia, And Photophobia (IFAP) Syndrome Treated With Acitretin

40 citations, August 2005 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Acitretin moderately improved skin and eye issues but not hair loss or light sensitivity in a 3-year-old with IFAP syndrome.

research Efficacy of Isotretinoin and Acitretin in Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Retrospective Analysis of 54 Cases

26 citations, October 2017 in “PubMed”

Isotretinoin and acitretin may effectively stabilize the hairline in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.

research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis

25 citations, July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.

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The user experienced improved hair growth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, but noticed hair shedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.