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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
It is usually prescribed by a general practitioner or dermatologist for the treatment of [[psoriasis]], chronic [[chapped lips]] and other severe dry skin conditions because of its ability to reduce excessive skin cell turnover. | It is usually prescribed by a general practitioner or dermatologist for the treatment of [[psoriasis]], chronic [[chapped lips]] and other severe dry skin conditions because of its ability to reduce excessive skin cell turnover. It is available as an ointment or lotion. | ||
It has also been used for [[vitiligo]] and [[Hailey-Hailey disease]]. | It has also been used for [[vitiligo]] and [[Hailey-Hailey disease]]. | ||
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| Other names | (1α,24R)-1,24-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 |
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| Routes of administration | Topical |
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| Formula | C27H44O3 |
| Molar mass | 416.646 g·mol−1 |
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Tacalcitol (1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3) is a synthetic vitamin D3 analog. Tacalcitol is marketed under several names, including Curatoderm and Bonalfa.
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
Mechanism
Tacalcitol reduces excessive cell turnover in the epidermis by interacting with vitamin D receptors on keratinocytes.
Uses
It is usually prescribed by a general practitioner or dermatologist for the treatment of psoriasis, chronic chapped lips and other severe dry skin conditions because of its ability to reduce excessive skin cell turnover. It is available as an ointment or lotion.
It has also been used for vitiligo and Hailey-Hailey disease.
 | この記事は、クリエイティブ・コモンズ・表示・継承ライセンス3.0のもとで公表されたウィキペディアの項目Tacalcitol(11 February 2024編集記事参照)を素材として二次利用しています。 Item:Q22024  |