Calcipotriol plus Betamethasone Dipropionate Scalp Formulation Is Effective and Well Tolerated in the Treatment of Scalp Psoriasis: A Phase II Study
2008; Karger Publishers; Volume: 217; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1159/000130425
ISSN1421-9832
AutoresC. Buckley, Vibeke Hoffmann, Jerry Shapiro, Seppo Saari, F. Cambazard, Mette Milsgaard,
Tópico(s)Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Resumo<i>Background:</i> There is a need for more effective therapy for scalp psoriasis. <i>Objective:</i> To assess the efficacy and safety of a 2-compound scalp formulation including calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate in the treatment of scalp psoriasis. <i>Methods:</i> Patients (n = 218) with scalp psoriasis were randomized to treatment with the 2-compound scalp formulation (n = 108) or betamethasone dipropionate in the same vehicle (n = 110). The treatments were applied once daily on the scalp for up to 8 weeks. <i>Results:</i> The 2-compound scalp formulation showed a significantly higher efficacy than betamethasone dipropionate on the total sign score at the end of treatment (p = 0.042) and after 2 weeks (p = 0.005). <i>Conclusion:</i> The calcipotriol plus betamethasone dipropionate scalp formulation was superior to betamethasone dipropionate in the same vehicle when used once daily for up to 8 weeks in the treatment of scalp psoriasis.
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