title: Topical tacalcitol treatment for psoriasis.
abstract: Multiple studies have shown the benefit of topical tacalcitol treatment for chronic plaque psoriasis. Tacalcitol ointment 4 micrograms/g is efficacious and well tolerated as both monotherapy and in combination with other treatments such as ultraviolet light therapy. It can be used all over the body including the face and scalp.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004100:Dihydroxycholecalciferols / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000379:methods; D011358:Product Surveillance, Postmarketing; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004100:Dihydroxycholecalciferols; C023850:1 alpha,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3