Lichen planus is a common, pruritic, inflammatory disease of the skin, hair follicles and mucous membrans.
Acitretin was administered to 10 patients with lichen planus, 50 mg/day and the efficacy of this monotherapy was
determined. It was concluded that acitretin therapy may provide an alternative way of treatment in patients with
lichen planus.
Key words: Lichen planus, Acitretin
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