Drug Therapy

Calcipotriene–Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Suspension in the Management of Psoriasis: A Status Report on Available Data With an Overview of Practical Clinical Application

Cutis. 2014 September;94(3):127-134

James Q. Del Rosso, DO

From the Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson, Nevada, and Las Vegas Skin and Cancer Clinics/West Dermatology Group, Las Vegas and Henderson.

Dr. Del Rosso is an advisory board member, consultant, and speaker for Allergan, Inc; Bayer Health Care Pharmaceuticals; Galderma Laboratories, LP; LEO Pharma; Promius Pharma; PuraCap Pharmaceutical; Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited; Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc; and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. He also is a consultant for Aqua Pharmaceuticals, and is a researcher for Allergan, Inc; Bayer Health Care Pharmaceuticals; Galderma Laboratories, LP; LEO Pharma; and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

Correspondence: James Q. Del Rosso, DO (jqdelrosso@yahoo.com).

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