title: Systemic retinoid therapy.
abstract: Systemic retinoids represent a growing armamentarium in the treatment of a wide range of skin disorders and malignancies. Although these drugs can have substantial toxicities, their wise use can result in safe and efficacious therapy that can alter dramatically the lives of individuals with severe skin disorders.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatopharmacology, Department of Dermatology, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. John_DiGiovanna_MD@Brown.edu
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: DiGiovanna
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents; D012176:Retinoids; D015474:Isotretinoin