Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL) and Targretin gel
Targretin gel is used to treat the skin problems arising from a disease called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, or CTCL. Your doctor has prescribed Targretin for the topical treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), or mycosis fungoides (MF), lesions (sometimes referred to as patches or plaques) on your skin. Your doctor must instruct you on the proper use of Targretin gel.
When your CTCL has been treated before, Targretin gel may help
Targretin is proven effective for the treatment of CTCL. It is even effective in people who may have stopped responding to other treatments for CTCL. Most side effects of Targretin were mild or moderate in clinical studies. Your doctor must supervise the use of Targretin gel. However, Targretin is a treatment you can administer yourself. Your local pharmacy can fill the prescription you receive from your doctor.
Talk to your doctor to see if Targretin gel is the right choice for you.
CTCL is not easy to identify. It is often mistaken for other skin conditions. Find out about the symptoms of CTCL, but remember that only your doctor can diagnose this disease.
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