ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024
Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Dipropionate for the Treatment of Psoriasis: Mechanism of Action and Evidence of Efficacy and Safety versus Topical Corticosteroids.
Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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- Adherence to CAL/BDP PAD-Cream Influences Treatment Effectiveness and Preference in Scalp Psoriasis Under Real-Life Conditions: Results from the Prospective, Multicenter, Observational PRO-SCALP Study.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
- Pharmacological assessment of drugs retained in the 1Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
- Impact of vitamin D receptor gene variants on psoriasis vulgaris susceptibility and clinical phenotype in a Greek population.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Article
- Vitamin D receptor signaling in inflammatory senescence-associated skin aging: Mechanisms and therapeutic potentials.Journal of cell communication and signaling · 2026Article
- Balancing efficacy and hepatotoxicity: a comprehensive review of oral medications in psoriasis management.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Review
- A Multimodal Approach to Managing Severe Psoriasis Vulgaris: A Case Report Leveraging Natural Therapies for Flare Control.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Multi-Dimensional Role of Vitamin D in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Translation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Single-Cell Analysis Dissects the Effects of Vitamin D on Genetic Senescence Signatures Across Murine Tissues.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Pharmacological Management of Psoriasis: Current Landscape and Future Perspectives.Recent advances in inflammation & allergy drug discovery · 2025Review
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Abstract
The combined treatment with calcipotriol (Cal) and betamethasone dipropionate (BDP) has emerged as the leading anti-psoriatic topical treatment. Fixed-dose Cal/BDP is available in different formulations, including ointment, gel, foam, and cream. This review examines the mechanism of action of Cal/BDP underlying its therapeutic effect and compiles the evidence regarding its efficacy and safety compared to monotherapy with topical corticosteroids. The dual-action of Cal/BDP targets the inflammatory pathways and abnormal keratinocyte proliferation, both of them fundamental mechanisms of psoriasis pathogenesis. A large number of randomized, double-blind studies support Cal/BDP superiority over topical corticosteroids, demonstrating its broad efficacy across several degrees of psoriasis severity and its capability to provide early significant clinical improvements. This increased efficacy is achieved without negative effects on the safety profile, since the incidence of adverse effects reported with Cal/BDP is usually similar to that of BDP and even lower than that of Cal alone. The combination therapy rapid onset of action, coupled with a simplified dosing regimen, has been identified as crucial for improving long-term adherence and patient outcomes. In conclusion, Cal/BDP is confirmed as a versatile, effective, and convenient option for the patient in psoriasis management.
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