Panretin (Pan-RET-in, alitretinoin) gel, the first TOPICAL treatment for Kaposi's sarcoma
April 1999
The FDA just approved Panretin (Pan-RET-in, alitretinoin) gel, the first TOPICAL treatment for Kaposi's sarcoma.
Alitretinoin is a form of retinoic acid.
It's applied to skin lesions to inhibit cell growth...it doesn't prevent new lesions or treat systemic disease.
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