[How I treat ...scalp psoriasis].
Scalp involvement by psoriasis requires a ted treatment suited to the particularities of the anatomical site In course of time, the improvement of therapeutic agents and the galenic refinement have enhanced both the efficacy and cosmetic acceptability of the scalp care. The main therapeutic classes encompass keratolytics, dermocorticosteroids and vitamine D3 analogues. The patient compliance is reported to be best for the liquid or foam formulations.
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Chef de Service, CHU du Sart Tilman, Service de Dermatopathologie, Liège.
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D001623:Betamethasone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*
C011175:betamethasone-17,21-dipropionate; D001623:Betamethasone