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What is the definition or description of: dovonex (calcipotriene) allergy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dovonex allergy: Dovonex (calcipotriene) Is a topical form of Vitamin D that is used on the skin to treat symptoms caused by plaque psoriasis. For adverse effects see: http://www.rxlist.com/dovonex-ointment-drug.htm.

Answered 5/25/2017

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