title: Comparison of topical treatment with desoxymethasone solution 0.25% with salicylic acid 1% and betamethasone valerate solution 0.1% in patients with psoriasis of the scalp.
abstract: A new preparation for treatment of psoriasis of the scalp, containing desoxymethasone 0.25%, salicylic acid 1% and polyol-fatty esters in ethanolic solution (Ibaril) was tested in patients with psoriasis of the scalp. In a double-blind study comprising forty patients there was a significant difference in favour of this solution in comparison with betamethasone valerate solution, 0.1% (Betnovat) after 2 weeks of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D001624:Betamethasone Valerate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011897:Random Allocation; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012996:Solutions
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions; D001623:Betamethasone; D001624:Betamethasone Valerate