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Etretinate

Known as: Ethyl-all-trans-9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethyl-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoate, Ethyl Etrinoate, 2,4,6,8-Nonatetraenoic acid, 9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethyl-, ethyl ester, (all-E)- 
A synthetic oral retinoid that is a prodrug of acitretin. Etretinate activates retinoid receptors, causing an induction of cell differentiation… 
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Review
2004
Review
2004
Retinoid therapy for psoriasis.
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Successful treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa and retroauricular acne with etretinate
SIR. We wish to report a case of hidradenitis suppurativa and retroauricular acne successfully treated with low dose etretinate… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Recent progress in commercial retinoids and carotenoids
Abstract 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Familial occurrence of KID (keratitis, ichthyosis, deafness) syndrome. Case reports of a mother and daughter.
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Differentiation of human promyelocytic HL 60 cells by retinoic acid is accompanied by an increase in the intracellular pH. The role of the Na+/H+ exchange system.
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Surveillance for skeletal toxicity of children treated with etretinate
Following recent reports of the development of skeletal abnormalities in patients treated with etretinate (Tigason®), we have… 
1984
1984
A comparison of PUVA‐etretinate and PUVA‐placebo for palmoplantar pustular psoriasis
Seventeen patients with palmoplantar pustular psoriasis and three with hyperkeratotic psoriasis of palms and soles were treated… 
1984
1984
A serious side‐effect of etretinate (Tigason®)
A 19‐year‐old patient with lamellar ichthyosis is described. She received etretinate during 5 consecutive years. A serious… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Treatment of cutaneous lymphoma with etretinate
Twelve patients with various types of lymphoma were treated with etretinate. The diagnosis included parapsoriasis en plaque… 
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Severe oral lichen planus: treatment with an aromatic retinoid (etretinate)
A double‐blind study of twenty‐eight patients with severe oral lichen planus treated with etretinate (75 mg daily) or a placebo… 
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