When and in what condition should I discontinue the calcipotriene ointment?


Question:
I am a 85 year old man with plaque psoriasis.I use calcipotriene for plaque psoriasis,when and in what conditions should I discontinue it ? can I use it contineusly with recomanded dose?

Answers:
Your dermatologist should have given guidelines for this. I know when I use it, I can't stay on it for very many weeks because of the possible danger from too much calcium - once I had to stop because my bloodwork showed too much.
Best to talk to your dermatologist.
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