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Tacalcitol

Chemical compound

Chemical compound

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Tacalcitol (1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3) is a synthetic vitamin D3 analog. Tacalcitol is marketed under several names, including Curatoderm and Bonalfa.

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Mechanism

Tacalcitol reduces excessive cell turnover in the epidermis by interacting with vitamin D receptors on keratinocytes.

Uses

It is usually prescribed by a general practitioner or dermatologist for the treatment of psoriasis, chronic chapped lips and other severe dry skin conditions because of its ability to reduce excessive skin cell turnover. It is available as an ointment or lotion.

It has also been used for vitiligo and Hailey-Hailey disease.

References

References

  1. (August 1997). "Tacalcitol". Drugs.
  2. (2021). "World Health Organization model list of essential medicines: 22nd list (2021)". World Health Organization.
  3. (February 1990). "Effect of 1,24R-dihydroxyvitamin D3 on the growth of human keratinocytes". The Journal of Dermatology.
  4. (2001). "Tacalcitol, an active vitamin D3, induces nerve growth factor production in human epidermal keratinocytes". Skin Pharmacol. Appl. Skin Physiol..
  5. (March 2006). "Tacalcitol and narrow-band phototherapy in patients with vitiligo". Clin. Exp. Dermatol..
  6. (April 2008). "Cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the action of vitamin D analogs targeting vitiligo depigmentation". Current Drug Targets.
  7. (November 1998). "1alpha,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (tacalcitol) is effective against Hailey-Hailey disease both in vivo and in vitro". Br. J. Dermatol..
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