Synthetic retinoids in veterinary dermatology.
The synthetic retinoids, isotretinoin (Accutane) and etretinate (Tegison) are vitamin A analogs. They affect epithelial differentiation and thus have potential for therapy for disorders of epithelial maturation such as keratinization defects of cutaneous neoplasia. The pharmacology, indications for use, clinical experience, potential toxicities, and recommended monitoring of these drugs are discussed.
Power
H T
HT
Department of Medicine, University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis.
Ihrke
P J
PJ
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D012176:Retinoids