Are topical keratolytic agents needed in the treatment of scalp psoriasis?

Conclusion: High potency topical corticosteroids are usually effective in treating scalp psoriasis in clinical trials. Poor efficacy in clinical practice may be owing to poor adherence to the treatment regimen. Using a keratolytic agent in conjunction with a topical corticosteroid may provide marginal additional benefit in clinical trials, but that benefit is likely outweighed by the downside of complicating treatment and reducing adherence in the clinical setting, unless a single product containing both medications were used. PMID: 24656276 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Dermatol Online J - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research