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    Glossary Calcipotriol

    synthetic vitamin D derivative used to treat psoriasis

    Calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene, is a synthetic derivative of vitamin D used primarily in the treatment of psoriasis. It works by slowing down the growth of skin cells, thereby reducing the scaling and thickness of psoriatic plaques.

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    1. Reduction of Intrafollicular Apoptosis in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Topical Calcitriol-Analogs 1998 · 53 citations
    2. Successful Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Topical Calcipotriol 2012 · 51 citations
    3. Topical Calcipotriol Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study. PubMed · 2015 · 38 citations
    4. Evaluation of the efficacy of transdermal drug delivery of calcipotriol plus betamethasone versus tacrolimus in the treatment of vitiligo Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2018 · 18 citations
    5. Topical Calcipotriol for Preventive Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars Archives of Dermatology · 2009 · 18 citations
    6. A case of peeling skin syndrome successfully treated with topical calcipotriol The Journal of Dermatology · 2006 · 16 citations
    7. Calcipotriol (Dovonex) scalp solution in the treatment of scalp psoriasis: comparative efficacy with 1% coal tar/1% coconut oil/0.5% salicylic acid (Capasal) shampoo, and long-term experience Journal of dermatological treatment · 2000 · 16 citations
    8. Systematized Epidermal Nevus with Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis Improving with Topical Calcipotriol/Betametasone Dipropionate Combination Ointment Pediatric Dermatology · 2012 · 12 citations
    9. Efficacy and Safety of Topical Calcipotriol 0.005% Versus Topical Clobetasol 0.05% in the Management of Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Pilot Study Dermatology and therapy · 2020 · 10 citations
    10. Effects of 1?,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 and calcipotriol on organotypic cultures of outer root sheath cells: a potential model to evaluate antipsoriatic drugs Archives of dermatological research · 1993 · 10 citations
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