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Vitamin D and scalp psoriasis.

John Koo1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, USA.

Cutis
|December 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Calcipotriene offers a safe, non-steroid treatment for scalp psoriasis. A sequential or flip-flop therapy combining calcipotriene with clobetasol effectively manages severe cases and prevents recurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Scalp psoriasis presents unique treatment challenges.
  • Calcipotriene is a safe and effective non-steroid option for psoriasis.
  • Severe scalp psoriasis often requires combination therapy for optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline effective therapeutic regimens for scalp psoriasis using calcipotriene.
  • To describe sequential and flip-flop therapy protocols for managing scalp psoriasis.
  • To highlight the safety and efficacy of calcipotriene in combination therapies.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-phase sequential therapy: initial clearing with clobetasol and calcipotriene, followed by transitional and maintenance phases with calcipotriene.
  • A flip-flop therapy for recalcitrant cases, alternating 2-week periods of clobetasol and calcipotriene.
  • Application details for both solution and gel formulations of calcipotriene and clobetasol.

Main Results:

  • Sequential therapy effectively manages moderate to severe scalp psoriasis.
  • Flip-flop therapy allows for prolonged, safe use of potent corticosteroids like clobetasol.
  • Calcipotriene maintenance therapy helps prevent recurrence of scalp psoriasis.

Conclusions:

  • Calcipotriene-based sequential and flip-flop therapies are effective for scalp psoriasis.
  • These regimens offer a favorable safety profile compared to long-term monotherapy with potent steroids.
  • Combination strategies enhance treatment efficacy and patient management for scalp psoriasis.

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