Acitretin for the management of generalized cutaneous lichen planus
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Acitretin for the management of generalized cutaneous lichen planus.
BACKGROUND Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease that affects the skin, the oral mucosa, or both. Generalized cutaneous lichen planus may pose a therapeutic challenge for clinicians if the condition persists or flares after topical or systemic corticosteroid therapy. PURPOSE Acitretin, a systemic retinoid, can be considered a potential second-line treatment for patients with generalized cu...
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عنوان ژورنال: Dermatology Online Journal
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1087-2108
DOI: 10.5070/d3209023915