Corticosteroids reduce inflammation and the turnover of skin cells, and they suppress the immune system. Available in different strengths, topical corticosteroids (cortisone) are usually applied to the skin twice a day. corticosteroids can cause thinning of the skin, internal side effects, and resistance to the treatment's benefits.


Calcipotriene is a synthetic form of vitamin D3 that can be applied to the skin. Applying calcipotriene ointment twice a day controls the speed of turnover of skin cells. Calcipotriene can irritate the skin.


Topical retinoids are synthetic forms of vitamin A. The retinoid tazarotene, also called tazorac, is available as a gel or cream that is applied to the skin. If used alone, this preparation does not act as quickly as topical corticosteroids, but it does not cause thinning of the skin or other side effects associated with steroids.


simalar to corticosteroids but they dont have the side effects.