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Have guttate psoriasis with last month slowly spreading.. have it on my face, back, chest, arms. used dovonex (calcipotriene) two tubes was non effective, ?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Topical therapy is often not effective but these are meds that are extremely effective. Discuss this with a dermatologist. .

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 2/22/2015

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A member asked:

Have guttate psoriasis with last month slowly spreading.. have it on my face, back, chest, arms. used dovonex (calcipotriene) two tubes was non effective, ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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