Acitretin is a form of vitamin A which is used to treat severe unresponsive psoriasis. It can also be used for other purposes. Women should avoid pregnancy during therapy, because of possible birth defects.
A drug used in cancer prevention that belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids. It is also used in the treatment of psoriasis.
Acitretin (trade name Soriatane®) is a second generation retinoid. It is taken orally, and is typically used for psoriasis.