A retinoid that is used for the treatment of chronic hand ECZEMA unresponsive to topical CORTICOSTEROIDS. It is also used to treat cutaneous lesions associated with AIDS-related KAPOSI SARCOMA.

Synonyms: Toctino, 0, 9 cis Retinoic Acid, Alitretinoin, BAL4079, 9cRA Compound, 9-cis-Retinoic Acid, 1UA8E65KDZ, Panretin