Calcitriol ointment: a review of a topical vitamin D analog for psoriasis

J Dermatolog Treat. 2009;20(4):208-12. doi: 10.1080/09546630902936810.

Abstract

Topical vitamin D analogs are a safe and effective treatment for psoriasis vulgaris. This is a brief review of calcitriol 3 microg/g ointment in the treatment of psoriasis. Calcitriol has been safely used outside the USA in Europe under the trade name Silkis Ointment for almost a decade in the treatment of psoriasis, and it is currently FDA-approved as Vectical Ointment. Calcitriol 3 microg/g ointment is a synthetic topical vitamin D analog considered to be as effective as other vitamin D analogs but with a better tolerability in sensitive areas.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Calcitriol / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Ointments
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Vitamin D / analogs & derivatives*

Substances

  • Ointments
  • Vitamin D
  • Calcitriol