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Real-World Experience Using Topical Therapy-Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate Foam in Adults with Beyond-Mild Psoriasis.


ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Determining optimal treatment for moderate plaque psoriasis can be challenging. Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate (Cal/BD) foam in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Methods

This research explored the use of Cal/BD foam in patients with beyond-mild psoriasis (defined as patients eligible for topical treatment, systemic treatment, or combined topical/systemic treatments) using an online questionnaire, retrospective medical-record review, and by capturing the attitudes and treatment approaches of dermatology specialists.

Results

Data from 409 patients with beyond-mild psoriasis treated with Cal/BD foam were provided by 120 dermatology specialists from Germany, Spain, and the UK. Cal/BD foam was prescribed as monotherapy for most (58%) patients and was considered to be effective. Cal/BD foam was infrequently used in combination with biologics (7%) in this segment; 26% of patients received Cal/BD foam in combination with a non-biologic systemic treatment. Cal/BD foam prescribers generally use topical agents to bridge the waiting time to non-biologic/biologic systemic treatment, and as an add-on to systemic treatment for residual lesions.

Conclusions

In patients with beyond-mild psoriasis, the most commonly prescribed topical medication was Cal/BD foam, which was regarded as an effective treatment. Further research is needed to determine optimal use of Cal/BD foam in these patients.

SUBMITTER: Aschoff R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8018991 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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