title: Short-term and long-term considerations in the management of psoriasis with retinoids.
abstract: Etretinate is a valuable addition to the treatment of psoriasis. Because of its numerous side effects, it should be reserved for only pustular, erythrodermic, and severe cases of plaque-type psoriasis. Many patients whose psoriasis has been recalcitrant to conventional therapy may greatly benefit from this drug.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Goldfarb
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Ellis
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Voorhees
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005050:Etretinate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D011701:PUVA Therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D005050:Etretinate