title: Help Desk Answers: What's the most effective topical Tx for scalp psoriasis?
abstract: Single-agent therapy with a very potent or potent topical corticosteroid appears more effective than other topical agents, including vitamin D₃ analogues, for treating scalp psoriasis.
authors.affiliation: Montana Family Medicine Residency Program, Billings, MT, USA.
authors.forename: Stephanie K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Montana Family Medicine Residency Program, Billings, MT, USA.
authors.forename: Tanya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D014807:Vitamin D