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'''Tacalcitol''' (1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D<sub>3</sub>) is a synthetic [[vitamin D3|vitamin D<sub>3</sub>]] analog. Tacalcitol is marketed under several names, including '''Curatoderm''' and '''Bonalfa'''. | '''Tacalcitol''' (1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D<sub>3</sub>) is a synthetic [[vitamin D3|vitamin D<sub>3</sub>]] analog. Tacalcitol is marketed under several names, including '''Curatoderm''' and '''Bonalfa'''. | ||
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It is on the [[WHO Model List of Essential Medicines|World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines]]. | It is on the [[WHO Model List of Essential Medicines|World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines]]. | ||
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==Mechanism== | ==Mechanism== | ||
Tacalcitol reduces excessive cell turnover in the epidermis by interacting with [[vitamin D receptor]]s on [[keratinocytes]]. | Tacalcitol reduces excessive cell turnover in the epidermis by interacting with [[vitamin D receptor]]s on [[keratinocytes]]. | ||
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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 available as an ointment or lotion. | 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. | ||
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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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{{Antipsoriatics}} | {{Antipsoriatics}} | ||
{{Vitamin D receptor modulators}} | {{Vitamin D receptor modulators}} | ||
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{{二次利用|date=11 February 2024}} | {{二次利用|date=11 February 2024}} | ||
[[Category:Secosteroids]] | [[Category:Secosteroids]] | ||