Calcipotriene 0.005%/Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.064% Foam as a Treatment for Nail Psoriasis A Case Series
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Keywords
Nails, Psoriasis, Topical, Treatment
Abstract
Combination topical corticosteroids and vitamin D analog treatments for nail psoriasis are widely used in cream and ointment vehicles, but patients may prefer a foam vehicle due to ease of application and favorable cosmetic appearance. Calcipotriene 0.005%/betamethasone dipropionate 0.064% (Cal/BD) aerosol foam is an FDA approved therapy for plaque psoriasis, but may also be an effective treatment for nail psoriasis in a novel aerosol foam. We present a case series of 3 patients with mild to moderate nail psoriasis who responded positively to treatment with Cal/BD aerosol foam applied 1-2 times daily to affected nails for at least 6 weeks. Reduction of nail plate surface abnormalities and a decrease in inflammation of the nail folds were assessed with clinical evaluation and dermoscopy, and documented with serial photography. While further research on the efficacy and safety of Cal/BD aerosol foam as a treatment for nail psoriasis is needed, this report suggests its potential as a combination topical vitamin D analogue and high potency steroid in a foam vehicle.
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