Evaluation of 13-cis retinoic acid in lamellar ichthyosis, pityriasis rubra pilaris and Darier's disease.

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A new synthetic oral retinoid, 13-cis retinoic acid, is fairly well tolerated in patients and appears to be effective in those with Darier's disease and lamellar ichthyosis. It is less effective in those with pityriasis rubra pilaris. The mechanism of action of 13-cis retinoic acid in disorders of keratinization is unknown at the present time; however, it does not appear to cause lysosomal proliferation in therapeutic doses.

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Duke Authors

Lazarus, Gerald Sylvan

Cited Authors

Gilgor, RS; Chiaramonti, A; Goldsmith, LA; Lazarus, GS

Published Date

April 1980

Published In

Cutis

Volume / Issue

25 / 4

Start / End Page

380 - 385

PubMed ID

6928816

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0011-4162

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Conference Location

United States