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Treatment of scalp psoriasis with clobetasol‐17 propionate 0.05% shampoo: a study on daily clinical practice
Author(s) -
Bovenschen HJ,
Van de Kerkhof PCM
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03436.x
Subject(s) - medicine , clobetasol propionate , psoriasis , shampoo , dermatology , scalp , patient satisfaction , surgery , pathology
Background Safety and clinical effectiveness of clobetasol‐17 propionate 0.05% shampoo have been shown in patients with scalp psoriasis. Aim First, to evaluate treatment satisfaction, user convenience safety and effectiveness of clobetasol‐17 propionate 0.05% shampoo treatment in daily clinical practice. Second, to identify subgroup variables that may predict treatment success or failure. Methods A total of 56 patients with scalp psoriasis were treated with short‐contact clobetasol‐17 propionate 0.05% shampoo once daily for 4 weeks. Data on treatment satisfaction, user convenience, safety and effectiveness were assessed on a 7‐point Likert scale using postal questionnaires. Subgroup analyses were performed to identify variables that may predict treatment outcome. Results A total of 41 patients returned both questionnaires (73%). Positive treatment satisfaction and user convenience were reported by 66% and 79% of patients respectively. Patient‐rated indicators for disease severity improved by 39–46% ( P < 0.05%). No major side‐effects were reported. Subgroup analyses did not reveal any statistically significant patient variable that may predict treatment outcome. However, a tendency towards improved treatment satisfaction was observed in patients who had received fewer topical antipsoriatic treatments previously ( P > 0.05). Conclusions Short‐contact treatment with clobetasol‐17 propionate 0.05% shampoo has high user convenience and patient satisfaction rates. Moreover, the treatment is well‐tolerated and efficacious from patients’ perspective. Subgroup analyses did not reveal factors predicting treatment outcome, although treatment success tended to be more evident in patients who had received fewer treatments previously.