title: Treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis with Ro-10-9359.
abstract: 4 patients suffering from generalized pustular psoriasis, von Zumbusch type, were treated with the aromatic retinoid Ro-10-9359. Lesions were completely cleared after 4 weeks of therapy. A maintenance dose was usually required to prevent relapses. Side-effects were often observed but always remained very mild. Ro-10-9359 represents the best available treatment for generalized pustular psoriasis.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005050:Etretinate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D005050:Etretinate