tazarotene has been researched along with Lichen Planus in 1 studies
tazarotene: a topical acetylenic retinoid; a topical kerytolytic
tazarotene : The ethyl ester of tazarotenic acid. A prodrug for tazarotenic acid, it is used for the treatment of psoriasis, acne, and sun-damaged skin.
Lichen Planus: An inflammatory, pruritic disease of the skin and mucous membranes, which can be either generalized or localized. It is characterized by distinctive purplish, flat-topped papules having a predilection for the trunk and flexor surfaces. The lesions may be discrete or coalesce to form plaques. Histologically, there is a saw-tooth pattern of epidermal hyperplasia and vacuolar alteration of the basal layer of the epidermis along with an intense upper dermal inflammatory infiltrate composed predominantly of T-cells. Etiology is unknown.
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Prevost, NM | 1 |
| English, JC | 1 |
1 other study available for tazarotene and Lichen Planus
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Palliative treatment of fingernail lichen planus.
Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Clobetasol; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Gels; Humans; Lichen P | 2007 |