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. 2009 Jan 9;2009:1706.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Maintenance of remission

Systematic review
36 people with psoriasis affecting 40% or more of body, who achieved clearance with PUVA plus etretinate prior to the trial
Data from 1 RCT
Absence of relapse 1 year
9/16 (56%) with low-dose etretinate (half of the maximum dose tolerated to achieve clearance)
3/20 (15%) with placebo

ARR 41%
95% CI 12% to 70%
Effect size not calculated low-dose etretinate