Treatment can consist of topical lotions, drug therapies, and surgery. Treatment varies from person to person depending on the severity of their symptoms. Treatment has been more successful with oral retinoids than with the use of topical lotions, applied directly to the affected skin. Retinoids Aromatic Retinoid Etretinate used to be prescribed and had effective results in treating<unk> , but was taken off of the market in 1998 in America due to toxic effects and the increased risk of birth defects. Aromatic Retinoid Etretinate is still sold in Japan under the name Tigason. In America, Etretinate was replaced by Acitretin, and is only used in severe cases due to the severe side effects. If taking Acitretin it is advised to not donate blood or get pregnant for at least 3 years after taking the drug. Topical Lotion Topical lotions can help keep the skin moisturized, and help reduce flaking of the skin. Generally these are safe to put on skin, but possible side effects can include irritation. * Keratolytics, such as salicylic acid
Meleda disease
Borna disease
Pogosta disease
Camisa disease
Minamata disease
Degos disease
Ontario Minamata disease
Haff disease