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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]
At 4 weeks, significantly more patients achieved treatment success, defined as 'clear' or 'almost clear' disease according to the IGA with Cal/BD foam (54.6%) versus the ointment (43.0%). However, pronounced itch relief occurred quickly and was maintained throughout the 4-week study duration with both formulations.
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]
The natural, active form of vitamin D is calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol). This molecule and other naturally occurring forms of vitamin D, including its precursors and metabolites, have been modified to synthesize pharmaceuticals with potentially greater, or selective, therapeutic actions.
"Salicylic acid is a topical medication used to treat acne and a variety of other skin conditions, like warts and psoriasis," says double-board-certified dermatologist, Maya Thosani, MD. While it ...
As a pharmaceutical drug, it is used as an injection to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism resulting from hemodialysis and as a topical ointment for psoriasis. [ 2 ] It was approved for use in Japan in 2010 [ 3 ] and in Taiwan in 2018.
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]
Eldecalcitol is an analog of calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D. [1]Commonly used in Japan for the treatment of osteoporosis. [2] Osteoporosis is a common bone disease among the older generation, with an estimated prevalence of over 200 million people. [2]