Systemic retinoids in the management of ichthyoses and related skin types
DiGiovanna JJ, Mauro T, Milstone LM, Schmuth M, Toro JR. Systemic retinoids in the management of ichthyoses and related skin types. Dermatologic Therapy 2013, 26: 26-38. PMID: 23384018, PMCID: PMC3884695, DOI: 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2012.01527.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsSkin typeHigh-dose vitaminMainstay of therapyTeratogenic side effectsSystemic retinoidsTerm retinoidsCareful surveillanceLimit toxicityEffective therapyDemonstrated efficacySide effectsMucous membranesVitamin ASevere ichthyosisSynthetic retinoidsEarly useRetinoidsTherapyVariety of agesSynthetic derivativesEfficacyTreatmentLimited usefulnessAcetretinEtretinate