Tacalcitol: Difference between revisions
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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]]. | ||