Efficacy and Safety of 0.25% Desoximetasone Cream (Topoxy®) in the Treatment of Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp Psoriasis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Scalp Psoriasis focused on measuring Scalp psoriasis, 0.25% Desoximetasone cream
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Diagnosed with scalp psoriasis by dermatologist
- Has scalp psoriasis Involve ≥ 10% of total scalp area and also has clinical signs, or a previous diagnosis, of psoriasis on the trunk and/or limbs
- Total severity of scalp psoriasis should be graded in mild to very severe according to Investigator's Global Assessment score (IGA)
- Clinical signs (redness, thickness, scaliness) should be scored as "Moderate" for at least 1 sign and "slight" on each of the other two signs
- All participants agree to participate in the study and already complete and sign consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
Treated with these medications before including in the study
- Topical corticosteroid for scalp psoriasis (except emollients and shampoo) within 2 weeks
- Very potent topical corticosteroids for psoriasis on other area or Narrow band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) within 2 weeks
- Oral psoralen plus Ultraviolet A (PUVA) or oral medication (Methotrexate, Acitretin, Cyclosporine) within 4 weeks
- Biologic agents or concomitant medication that could affect scalp psoriasis (Beta- blockers, Antimalarial drugs, Lithium ) within 6 months
- Has skin infection or atrophic skin on the scalp
- Has history of allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to 0.25% Desoximetasone
- Female participants with pregnancy or in lactation period
- Participants who unable to come for follow-up visits at hospital
- Participants with other underlying disease e.g. diabetes mellitus, hypertension, thyroid disease
- Vulnerable subject e.g. illiterate person
Sites / Locations
- Department of dermatology Faculty of Medicine Siriraj HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
0.25% Desoximetasone cream (Topoxy®)
0.25% Desoximetasone cream (Topicorte®)
Placebo
0.25% Desoximetasone cream (Topoxy®): apply on scalp psoriasis lesion twice a day for 8 weeks. (Tar shampoo will be given to all participants. The Shampoo should be applied on wet scalp every other day, then massage and allow shampoo to remain on the scalp for 5 minutes, after that rinse off by water.)
0.25% Desoximetasone cream (Topicorte®): apply on scalp psoriasis lesion twice a day for 8 weeks. (Tar shampoo will be given to all participants. The Shampoo should be applied on wet scalp every other day, then massage and allow shampoo to remain on the scalp for 5 minutes, after that rinse off by water.)
Placebo: apply on scalp psoriasis lesion twice a day for 8 weeks. (Tar shampoo will be given to all participants. The Shampoo should be applied on wet scalp every other day, then massage and allow shampoo to remain on the scalp for 5 minutes, after that rinse off by water.)