Topical Calcitriol 0.5µg/Gm Ointment: An Effective and Safe Treatment of Psoriasis

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3

Abstract

Vitamin D has been used to treat psoriasis in the topical form with great success. It affects cellular function by acting through the vitamin D receptor on keratinocytes. In this study, we documented the effectiveness and tolerability of topical Vitamin D in adult patients with active chronic plaque type psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris).

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Dr Jatinder Kumar Mokta

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Dr Jatinder Kumar Mokta (2017). Topical Calcitriol 0.5µg/Gm Ointment: An Effective and Safe Treatment of Psoriasis. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 5(3), 19044-19051. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-279049