Tacalcitol
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| Other names | (1α,24R)-1,24-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 |
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| Routes of administration | Topical |
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Tacalcitol (1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3) is a synthetic
vitamin D3 analog.[1]
Tacalcitol is marketed under several names, including Curatoderm and Bonalfa.
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[2]
Mechanism
Tacalcitol reduces excessive cell turnover in the epidermis by interacting with
Uses
It is usually prescribed by a general practitioner or dermatologist for the treatment of
chapped lips and other severe dry skin conditions because of its ability to reduce excessive skin cell turnover.[1]
It is available as an ointment or lotion.
It has also been used for
Hailey-Hailey disease.[7]