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Tazarotene - a topical retinoid for psoriasis
Relevant BNF section: 13.5.2
Retinoids have been given systemically for severe psoriasis for several years.1
Tazarotene (Zorac - Allergan), the first retinoid to be marketed as a topical preparation for psoriasis, was recently licensed for mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis involving up to 10% of the body surface area. Here we assess its place in the management of psoriasis.
