title: [Prescribe topical treatments for psoriasis].
abstract: Topical treatments are used in first intention for moderate forms. These treatments may be associated if necessary with systemic treatments. Topical steroids, vitamin D3 derivates, and a retinoid (tazarotene) are the most useful treatments. Chlormetine is used sometimes, but a sensitisation occurs quickly. We must know that psoriasic skin is notably permeable and a systemic diffusion must be considered.
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, CHU Trousseau, 37044 Tours Cedex 01. lorette@med.univ-tours.fr
authors.forename: Gérard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lorette
authors.forename: Valérie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Fontès
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D002762:Cholecalciferol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D006801:Humans; D009539:Nicotinic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012176:Retinoids
chemical_list: D002762:Cholecalciferol; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D009539:Nicotinic Acids; D013256:Steroids; C086827:tazarotene; D012176:Retinoids