Toctino (Alitretinoin)

[Bbbananas]

Does anyone know why this is specifically aimed at the treatment of hand eczema? Why not eczema on any part of the body - what is the reason for it only stating hand?

I am assuming the side effects and potency are very similar to Roaccutane treatment for acne - definitely no pregnancy, avoid sunlight, side effects of dry lips & eyes etc. But whereas Roaccutane is used to treat acne on any part of the body, I am interested in why Toctino just specifies the hands.

thank you.

[Sqad]

No idea.

Cost?

It could well be that hand eczema may be particularly resistant to topical steroids, whereas eczema elsewhere on the body responds better to steroids.

Sorry salla.....best I can do.

[Bbbananas]

Thanks anyway sqad..... Professor Sewell tonight - I hope he has some answers. I will let you know x

[Sqad]

salla....yes do....I will be interested.