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What topical therapies do you find are most effective for treating inverse psoriasis in areas of the body with thinner skin?

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Dermatology · Yale School of Medicine
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I have had excellent results from 1% LCD in 2.5% hydrocortisone cream or 1% LCD in 0.1% TAC.

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I like tapinarof a lot for these cases. Once daily anywhere on the body is a great thing to be able to tell a patient who may be used to hearing twice daily and "this one for this area, that one for that area, etc".

I haven't tried roflumilast yet, but I agree that would be a good option to try. I'v...

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Dermatology · Forefront Dermatology
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I find success with topical tacrolimus or pimecrolimus used daily for maintenance. Have also had patients alternate this with Calcipotriene or ketoconazole cream (in cases with concern for yeast superinfection). Will also have patients use a mid-potency topical steroid once or twice weekly if needed...

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Dermatology · The Dermatology Group PA
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There’s a new PDE4 inhibitor marketed for inverse psoriasis that I believe has hit the market already, roflumilast. It’s once a day application.

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