Acitretin for the management of generalized cutaneous lichen planus.

CONCLUSION: Generalized cutaneous lichen planus may pose a therapeutic challenge for the symptomatic relief of skin lesions. Topical and systemic corticosteroids are first-line treatments. In patients who fail corticosteroids, relapse after corticosteroid therapy, or have contraindications to corticosteroids, acitretin may be considered a potential second-line therapy. PMID: 25244164 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25244164?dopt=Abstract

Source: Dermatol Online J - September 25, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vazirnia A, Cohen PR Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research

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