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Acitretin

Acitretin, a retinoid medication chemically similar to vitamin A, is primarily used to treat severe, resistant psoriasis and other serious skin disorders. It is an oral capsule medication, available under brand names such as Soriatane and Neotigason, and works by normalizing the growth and development of skin cells.

CAS No. 55079-83-9
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 326.4300
Molecular Formula C₂₁H₂₆O₃