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A Björnberg, L Hellgren

    Current Medical Research and Opinion
    |January 1, 1975
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    Clobetasol propionate cream demonstrated superior efficacy over betamethasone valerate cream for psoriasis vulgaris. Substitute treatment with clobetasol propionate ointment rapidly improved lesions in non-responsive cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Clinical Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
    • Topical corticosteroids are a mainstay treatment for psoriasis vulgaris.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy of clobetasol propionate cream versus betamethasone valerate cream in treating psoriasis vulgaris.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of clobetasol propionate ointment in patients with psoriasis vulgaris refractory to betamethasone valerate ointment.

    Main Methods:

    • A double-blind trial was conducted over a 2-week period.
    • Thirty-four patients with psoriasis vulgaris were treated with either clobetasol propionate cream or betamethasone valerate cream.
    • A separate group of 16 patients, whose psoriasis had not responded to betamethasone valerate ointment, were switched to clobetasol propionate ointment.

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    Main Results:

    • Clobetasol propionate cream showed greater effectiveness compared to betamethasone valerate cream.
    • In patients switched to clobetasol propionate ointment, 14 out of 16 experienced rapid improvement in their psoriatic lesions.

    Conclusions:

    • Clobetasol propionate is a highly effective topical corticosteroid for psoriasis vulgaris.
    • Clobetasol propionate offers a viable treatment option for patients with psoriasis vulgaris resistant to other topical corticosteroids.