Oral Treatment of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis in a Child with an Aromatic Retinoid (Ro 10 - 9359).
- Author:
Hyang Joon PARK
;
Jai Il YOUN
;
Yoo Shin LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Acitretin;
Child*;
Dermatitis, Exfoliative;
Etretinate;
Humans;
Male;
Psoriasis*;
Tretinoin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1984;22(3):318-322
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The retinoid Ro 1Q-9359 (Etretinate) is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A acid. It is potent and specific dermatotherapeutic drug used in various keratinizing disorders. Etretinate is today one of the best single oral treatment of severe psoriasis, particuhrly pustular psoriasis and psoriatic erythroderma. We present a case of generalized pustular psoriasis in 12-year-old male which was treated successfully with etretinate. The laboratory examinations revealed no aberrations which could be attributed to the therapy.
