Acitretin is a vitamin A derivative or oral retinoid used to treat psoriasis, palmoplantar pustulosis, Darier disease, hand dermatitis, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus, lupus erythematosus, warts, ichthyosis, actinic keratoses, and skin cancers. On the other hand, adverse side effects like dry lips, nostrils, eyes, skin, thinning of hair, sensitivity to sunburn, skin infection, hyperlipidemia, mood changes, hepatitis, etc., limits its usage.
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