Turkderm Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology, 2022 Acitretin is a synthetic retinoid and an active metabolite of etretinate. It shows its action in psoriasis treatment by suppressing proliferation and enhancing the differentiation of keratinocytes.
Nihal Kundakçı
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Apolipoproteins in Psoriasis: The Effect of Acitretin Treatment and UVB Phototherapy [PDF]
MetabolitesBackground: Psoriasis is a chronic, multi-system inflammatory disease frequently associated with metabolic syndrome and lipid disturbances. Apolipoproteins, as essential regulators of lipid metabolism, may play a critical role in these metabolic ...
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Comparing the effectiveness and drug persistence of methotrexate, cyclosporine, and acitretin for psoriasis [PDF]
International Journal of Women's DermatologyBackground:. Conventional systemic agents remain the cornerstone treatment for psoriasis because of their availability and cost-effectiveness. However, few studies have compared the effectiveness and drug persistence of these agents in Asian populations.
Chayada Chaiyabutr, MD +4 more
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Frizzled-related proteins 4 (SFRP4) rs1802073G allele predicts the elevated serum lipid levels during acitretin treatment in psoriatic patients from Hunan, China [PDF]
PeerJ, 2018 Background Acitretin is a second-generation synthetic retinoid, and is widely used for treating the severe psoriasis vulgaris. However, it should be chosen with caution for its cardiovascular risk, and it is reported that acitretin may increase the serum
Xingchen Zhou +9 more
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Investigating the efficacy of calcipotriol–acitretin combination therapy versus monotherapy protocols in psoriasis and its effect on serum inflammatory factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
European Journal of Medical ResearchBackground/Objectives The mechanism of action of treatment drugs for psoriasis is based on anti-inflammation and the inhibition of epidermal proliferation, and retinoids and vitamin D3 derivatives are first-line therapy drugs for psoriasis.
Huiyun Wang +5 more
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Efficacy and safety of cyclosporine a combined with acitretin in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundDespite the efficacy of biologics in psoriasis treatment, their contraindications limit accessibility. Traditional systemic agents like cyclosporine A (CsA) and acitretin remain first-line options for long-term management, yet evidence on their
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Acupoint Injection Combined with BCG-PSN and Thymosin Enteric-Coated Tablets Improve China Han Psoriasis Vulgaris by Regulating T Cell Subsets [PDF]
Psoriasis: Targets and TherapyJunqin Li,1 Xincheng Zhao,1 Hong Pan,1 Yanping Duan,2 Wen Li,1 Yanhong Zhao,1 Lifeng Yao,1 Kaiming Zhang1 1Shanxi Key Laboratory of Stem Cells for Immunological Dermatosis, Institute of Dermatology, Taiyuan City Central Hospital, Taiyuan, 030009, People ...
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Oral isotretinoin versus acitretin in the treatment of plantar warts in adults
Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic SocietyBackground Plantar warts are benign epithelial tumors that are forced inward due to pressure on the toes or sole of the foot and may become very painful if not treated.
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2006 Balkrishna P, Nikam +2 more
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