Role of dermatocosmetics and accompanying care in patients with psoriasis

Abstract

Dermatocosmetics plays an important role in psoriasis and is used in various dosage forms, depending on the localization of the process and with various active molecules that provide keratolytic, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing effects. Pierre Fabre company has developed the Kertyol P. S.O. (shampoo and concentrate for topical use), which provides additional skin care for psoriasis.

Material and methods. 28 patients with psoriasis vulgaris with localization of the process on smooth skin and scalp were under observation. In all patients, the process corresponded to mild severity (PASI < 10 points). On smooth skin, patients used calcipotriol (one time per day) and Kertyol P. S.O. The drug was applied twice a day (morning and evening) to psoriatic plaques on the body for 4 weeks. Shampoo Kertyol P. S.O. was used 3 times a week for 4 weeks in conjunction with a local drug (hydrocortisone one time per day). Research results. Against the background of therapy with localization on smooth skin, after one week, there was a positive trend in relation to peeling, infiltration and erythema: the PASI index decreased by 13.0 %, in 4 weeks by 67.2 %. When localized on the scalp after a week, the PASI index decreased by 21.4 %, to the end of the observation period by 80.9 %. After 4 weeks of therapy, with localization on smooth skin, the VAS decreased by 77.2 % points, with localization on the scalp by 73.1 %. In general, for the group, DIKZH improved by 73.7 %. All the patients noted good organoleptic properties of dermatocosmetics, ease of use.

Conclusion. Kertyol P. S.O. can be recommended as an adjuvant therapy for psoriasis of smooth skin and scalp.