Is the use of Ro 10-9359 (Tigason) in children justified?

Acta Derm Venereol. 1980;60(3):274-5.

Abstract

In 5 children ranging in age from 8 to 12 years, treatment with Ro 10-9359 for either psoriasis or erythrokeratodermia variabilis for periods of between 11 and 17 months did not cause marked growth retardation and gave excellent therapeutic results.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Exfoliative / drug therapy*
  • Etretinate / administration & dosage
  • Etretinate / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Tretinoin / analogs & derivatives*

Substances

  • Tretinoin
  • Etretinate