title: Topical corticosteroid therapy in psoriasis vulgaris: update and new strategies.
abstract: This is an update of a previous report on the use of topical steroids in the management of psoriasis vulgaris. The current focus is on new combination therapies that enhance the efficacy of corticosteroids while diminishing their potential side effects.
authors.affiliation: Psoriasis Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Trozak
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D009539:Nicotinic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012176:Retinoids
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D002117:Calcitriol; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D009539:Nicotinic Acids; D011239:Prednisolone; C055085:calcipotriene; C086827:tazarotene; D012176:Retinoids; C035287:prednicarbate