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  • Title: New developments in topical sequential therapy for psoriasis.
    Author: Koo JY.
    Journal: Skin Therapy Lett; 2005 Nov; 10(9):1-4. PubMed ID: 16292458.
    Abstract:
    Topical agents for the treatment of psoriasis are indicated for patients whose affected area is less then 10% of their skin. However, for long-term use, their effectiveness can be limited. Topical sequential therapy involves the application of a class I corticosteroid and calcipotriene in three different phases: the clearance phase, the transition phase and the maintenance phase. It is an accepted and widely practiced technique that provides a balance between maximizing efficacy and minimizing side-effects thus offering patients rapid clearance of their psoriatic lesions and long-term maintenance of remission.
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