Oral calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) does not augment UVB phototherapy for plaque psoriasis.
Prystowsky
J H
JH
Irving Center for Clinical Research, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.
Knobler
E H
EH
Muzio
P J
PJ
D000284:Administration, Oral; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood / Q000652:urine; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000209:etiology; D010919:Placebos; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects
D010919:Placebos; D002117:Calcitriol; D002118:Calcium