[Off-label use of alitretinoin]

Hautarzt. 2013 Oct;64(10):748-51. doi: 10.1007/s00105-013-2593-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Oral alitretinoin (9-cis retinoic acid) is an endogenous retinoid related to vitamin A. Studies have shown that oral alitretinoin is effective and well-tolerated in the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema, so that it is approved for this indication. This review summarizes new studies and clinical experience on the off-label use of alitretinoin.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alitretinoin
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / etiology*
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / prevention & control
  • Eczema / drug therapy*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Hand Dermatoses / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Off-Label Use*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tretinoin / adverse effects*
  • Tretinoin / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Alitretinoin
  • Tretinoin