Once-daily topical treatment for psoriasis: calcipotriene + betamethasone two-compound topical formulation
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Once-daily topical treatment for psoriasis: calcipotriene + betamethasone two-compound topical formulation
BACKGROUND Topical treatments are usually effective in mild psoriasis. However, the complexity of their use may result in low patient adherence with treatment. Combination of a vitamin D analog and a corticosteroid into a two-compound topical formulation has increased efficacy compared with either drug administered alone. Once-daily application of such a product would likely improve adherence. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1178-7015
DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s56673