INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Fixed Combination Calcipotriene/Betamethasone (Cal/BDP) Cream: Evaluating the Role of Polyaphron Dispersion (PAD) Technology in Psoriasis Treatment

J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 Aug 1;22(8):SF381621s5-SF381621s10. doi: 10.36849/jdd.SF381621s5.

Abstract

Most patients with plaque psoriasis exhibit mild-to-moderate disease and topical therapies remain the mainstay treatment option for these patients. The use of topical steroids in combination with vitamin D analogs can produce synergistic effects and minimize adverse effects. However, due to the incompatible pH ranges of topical steroids and vitamin D analogs, combination formulations can be difficult to manufacture. Until recently, only anhydrous formulations of these 2 agents were developed as foam, gel/suspension, and ointment. However, anhydrous vehicles can often result in greasy or oily skin, thus limiting treatment adherence. Recently, Polyaphron Dispersion (PAD) technology presents a new, more cosmetically appealing vehicle that allows for both topical steroids and vitamin D analogs to coexist in an aqueous environment, such as a cream formulation. The calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate (CAL/BDP) cream enhances drug delivery by reducing the greasy and oily side effects of anhydrous formulations. Phase 3 clinical trials have demonstrated CAL/BDP cream’s superior efficacy in treating psoriasis over gel/suspension, and the clinical trials have also shown significantly improved patient satisfaction with the cream formulation.  &nbsp.

MeSH terms

  • Betamethasone
  • Calcitriol
  • Dermatologic Agents*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Emollients / therapeutic use
  • Excipients
  • Humans
  • Psoriasis* / chemically induced
  • Psoriasis* / diagnosis
  • Psoriasis* / drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Betamethasone
  • calcipotriene
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Drug Combinations
  • Calcitriol
  • Emollients
  • Excipients