Steroid-free foam helps treat psoriasis on both the scalp and the body

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A relatively new steroid-free skin treatment can be used to treat psoriasis on both the scalp and the body, according to international research. The researchers say people who have the skin condition on both their scalp and body often need multiple prescription products, with many treatments not suitable for use under hair. This study, funded by the drug developer, tested 0.3% roflumilast foam (Zoryve) against a similar foam without the active ingredient in a group of 432 patients with plaque psoriasis. The researchers say after eight weeks of treatment, 66.4% and 45.5% of the roflumilast group were clear or almost clear of psoriasis on their scalp and body respectively, compared to 27.8% and 20.1% in the placebo group.