Ingredient

Alitretinoin

Alitretinoin is a vitamin A derivative used to treat chronic hand eczema.

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MFDS ingredient code M256772

What does it do?

Alitretinoin is a retinoid component belonging to the vitamin A group, mainly used for the treatment of skin diseases such as chronic hand eczema. This component helps to alleviate inflammation by regulating the growth and differentiation of skin cells.

Alitretinoin binds to receptors in skin cells to regulate cell growth and differentiation. Through this mechanism, it reduces inflammatory responses and improves the symptoms of hand eczema.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other retinoids, alitretinoin is specialized for the treatment of skin diseases, and it is particularly effective for chronic hand eczema. Additionally, it shows a broad range of effects among vitamin A derivatives, making it applicable to various skin issues.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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