MSI_000056615

Acitretin is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is an oral retinoid effective in the treatment of psoriasis. It is the major metabolite of etretinate with the advantage of a much shorter half-life when compared with etretinate (PubChem). The mechanism of action of acitretin is unknown, however it is believed to work by targeting specific receptors (retinoid receptors such as RXR and RAR) in the skin which help normalize the growth cycle of skin cells. An oral retinoid effective in the treatment of psoriasis. It is the major metabolite of etretinate with the advantage of a much shorter half-life when compared with etretinate. -- Pubchem [HMDB] D - Dermatologicals > D05 - Antipsoriatics > D05B - Antipsoriatics for systemic use > D05BB - Retinoids for treatment of psoriasis C274 - Antineoplastic Agent > C2122 - Cell Differentiating Agent > C1934 - Differentiation Inducer C274 - Antineoplastic Agent > C163758 - Targeted Therapy Agent > C804 - Retinoic Acid Agent C308 - Immunotherapeutic Agent > C129820 - Antineoplastic Immunomodulating Agent D020011 - Protective Agents > D000975 - Antioxidants > D002338 - Carotenoids D003879 - Dermatologic Agents > D007641 - Keratolytic Agents