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calcipotriene |
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calcipotriene /cal·ci·po·tri·ene/ (-po-tri´ēn) a synthetic derivative of vitamin D (cholecalciferol), applied topically in the treatment of psoriasis. calcipotriene [kal′sĭpotri′ēn] a synthetic derivative of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), applied to the skin to treat psoriasis. calcipotriene (kal´sipōtri´ēn), n brand name: Dovonex; drug class: vitamin D3 derivative (synthetic); action: regulation of skin cell production and development; use: moderate plaque psoriasis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Vitamin D receptor polymorphism and treatment of psoriasis with calcipotriol. Topical treatments such as calcipotriol and corticosteroids still dominate psoriasis treatment, leaving a gap for the moderate severity patient not effectively treated by this group, but not severe enough for an expensive or toxic systemic treatment. |
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