By Eugene M. MD Farber
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Retinoids Etretinate (Tegison) is one of a group of drugs known as the retinoids. A. 25 mg per kg is effective long term and has fewer side effects · Can be combined with PUVA* = RePUVA** *, **These terms will be described in detail in Chapter 6. Page 38 Figure 5-2: Left; Posterior view of the arms, trunk, buttocks, and thighs of a middle-aged man before the oral administration of the retinoid, etretinate. Right; after the use of etretinate. psoriasis. It is effective for the more severe and stubborn cases.
Marvin visits the local health library to check on some facts before he meets his doctor. Can tablets or injections help my psoriasis? he wonders. Marvin finds some answers at the library, but he still needs to know more. In the last chapter, we dealt with the treatment of psoriasis using creams, ointments, pastes, and lotions. This form of treatment is grouped together as topical therapy. But there are some medications for psoriasis that are administered by mouth, less commonly by injection. These are generally reserved for severe psoriasis or for patients who do not respond to topical therapy.
6-3) and "lie-down" (Fig. 6-4) units. Initial exposure to ultraviolet light depends upon the skin type of the patient (see Table 6-1). People with light skin are more sensitive to UVL, and it is therefore necessary to proceed with caution in these patients. The number of exposures per week varies according to the severity of psoriasis and the patient's skin type. Your dermatologist will help you establish an appropriate schedule. PUVA Therapy (Photochemotherapy) PUVA is defined as follows: The P stands for psoralen, a tablet you take by mouth 1 hour to 1½ hours before you receive UVA, which is longwave ultraviolet light.