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2. Calcipotriol - Wikipedia

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   Calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene, is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis. [1] It is safe for long-term application in psoriatic skin conditions. [medical citation needed] It was patented in 1985 and approved for medical use in 1991. [2]

3. Tacalcitol - Wikipedia

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   It is usually prescribed by a general practitioner or dermatologist for the treatment of psoriasis, chronic chapped lips and other severe dry skin conditions because of its ability to reduce excessive skin cell turnover. [1] It is available as an ointment or lotion. It has also been used for vitiligo [5] [6] and Hailey-Hailey disease. [7]

4. Calcitriol - Wikipedia

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   Treatment of osteoporosis; Prevention of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis; Calcitriol has been used in an ointment for the treatment of psoriasis, [17] although the vitamin D analogue calcipotriol (calcipotriene) is more commonly used. [18] Calcitriol has also been given by mouth for the treatment of psoriasis [19] and psoriatic arthritis. [20]

5. Which Psoriasis Treatment is Right for You? - AOL

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   Treatment Options for Psoriasis. ... Topical therapies. These are your creams or lotions (corticosteroids, synthetic forms of vitamin D, retinoids, and more) which are applied a few times a day ...

6. How to get the most out of vitamin D3 - AOL

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   Vitamin D3, aka cholecalciferol, is important for bone health and immune function. Experts discuss benefits, sources, risks and who needs a supplement. How to get the most out of vitamin D3

7. UV-B lamps - Wikipedia

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   UV-B treatments for skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis are administered in very low doses, often lasting only a few minutes or less than a minute when using lamps emitting 290-300 nanometer light. This low dosage does not significantly increase the risk of skin cancer, making UV-B phototherapy a safe treatment ...