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Retinoids for Psoriasis
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| acitretin | Soriatane (prescription) |
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| isotretinoin | Amnesteem (prescription), Claravis (prescription), Sotret (prescription) |
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| tazarotene | Tazorac (prescription) |
Retinoid medicines are available as products that can be spread on the skin (gels, creams, or ointments) and as pills or capsules. Retinoid gels are usually applied once a day. Retinoid pills are usually taken either every other day or every day.
Retinoids may be combined at low doses with other treatments, such as psoralen and ultraviolet A light therapy (PUVA), steroid creams or ointments, ultraviolet B (UVB) light exposure, and tar products.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 12, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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