Calcitriol Ointment in the Treatment of Facial, Hairline, and Retroauricular Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
January 1996
in “
Journal of Dermatological Treatment
”
TLDR The ointment is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of psoriasis.
The study evaluated the efficacy of calcitriol ointment in treating chronic plaque psoriasis on the face, hairline, and retroauricular areas. Conducted by researchers from the Dermatology Department at Warsaw Medical Academy and the Clinical Development Department at Solvay Duphar BV, the study found that calcitriol ointment was effective in reducing the symptoms of psoriasis in these specific areas. The results suggested that calcitriol could be a viable treatment option for patients suffering from chronic plaque psoriasis in sensitive regions.