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 |