Its intended for once-a-day use on affected areas.
And they shouldnt be used on sensitive skin areas.
Topical steroids also tend to lose effectiveness over time, which limits their usefulness.
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Stein Gold served as a consultant for Dermavant Sciences.
They do work very quickly, so thats a good thing, but there are limitations on use.
How Effective Is Vtama?
Vtama also appears to send psoriasis into remission.
This is really the first time were talking to patients about potentially having a drug holiday, she said.
Vtama is available by prescription only and comes in a 60-gram tube.
Health insurance companies may require that you try other topical medications before approving the use of Vtama.
Published online June 27, 2022. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.06.1171
