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Tacalcitol is a synthetic vitamin D3 analogue.

Tacalcitol is marketed under several names, including Curatoderm and Bonalfa.

Mechanism

Tacalcitol exerts its biological activity by preventing the proliferation of keratinocytes.

Uses

It is used to treat psoriasis.

It has been used for vitiligo and Hailey-Hailey disease.

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