betamethasone dipropionate plus calcipotriol;
scalp formulation;
phase II study;
scalp psoriasis;
topical treatment;
D O I:
10.1159/000130425
中图分类号:
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号:
100206 [皮肤病与性病学];
摘要:
Background: There is a need for more effective therapy for scalp psoriasis. Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of a 2-compound scalp formulation including calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate in the treatment of scalp psoriasis. Methods: Patients (n=218) with scalp psoriasis were randomized to treatment with the 2-compound scalp formulation (n=108) or betamethasone dipropionate in the same vehicle (n=110). The treatments were applied once daily on the scalp for up to 8 weeks. Results: The 2-compound scalp formulation showed a significantly higher efficacy than betamethasone dipropionate on the total sign score at the end of treatment (p=0.042)and after 2 weeks (p=0.005). Conclusion: The calcipotriol plus betamethasone dipropionate scalp formulation was superior to betamethasone dipropionate in the same vehicle when used once daily for up to 8 weeks in the treatment of scalp psoriasis. Copyright (c) 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel.