Scalp psoriasis is treatable with Xamiol gel
Once-daily treatment with Xamiol gel can be the winning factor when it comes to offering relief to patients suffering from scalp psoriasis and its symptoms: itching, flaking, and soreness. It was highlighted during a recent study that Xamiol gel that is now available on prescription has a unique formulation making it effective enough to provide relief to patients with scalp psoriasis.
Xamiol gel includes calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate along with combining the effects of a Vitamin D-like agent and steroid. It helps in improving life quality of patients along with playing a good role as a second-line alternative.
From News-Medical.Net:
Typical scalp psoriasis treatments include coal tar, dithranol, salicylic acid, steroid creams and ointments, as well as Vitamin D based treatments. In the past, patients have expressed their dissatisfaction with certain treatments, for being ineffective, difficult to apply, making the hair look dirty or smelling strongly. This in turn can affect their willingness to stick to treatment routines. This new combination is an almost clear and odourless gel that is simply applied once-daily: for example in the evening, then left on overnight and washed out the following morning.
“The Psoriasis Association welcomes the introduction of new therapies such as Xamiol that can improve the quality of life of patients and expand the treatment options for this frustrating and traditionally difficult to treat condition”, commented Helen McAteer, Information Officer for the Psoriasis Association.
Dr Girish Gupta, Consultant Dermatologist from Monklands Hospital, Lanarkshire, said that unique formulation of this treatment option can be considered as an effective treatment methodology for offering relief to patients with scalp psoriasis.
Tags: betamethasone dipropionate, calcipotriol, psoriasis, scalp psoriasis, steroid, steroid creams, treatment gel, Xamiol
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