{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Real-world use, perception, satisfaction, and adherence of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate PAD-cream in patients with plaque psoriasis in Spain and Germany: results from a cross-sectional, online survey.
{Author}: López Estebaranz JL;Kurzen H;Galván J;
{Journal}: J Dermatolog Treat
{Volume}: 35
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Dec
{Factor}: 3.23
{DOI}: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2357618
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Psoriasis significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). Dissatisfaction and non-adherence are major barriers associated with topical treatments. A cream based on the polyaphron dispersion (PAD) Technology containing a fixed-dose of calcipotriol (CAL) and betamethasone dipropionate (BDP) was designed for a patient-friendly psoriasis management. The CAL/BDP PAD-cream demonstrated efficacy, convenience, and safety/tolerability in clinical trials.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This research assesses the real-world use, perception, satisfaction, and adherence of CAL/BDP PAD-cream among plaque psoriasis patients.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Between September-November 2023, psoriasis patients from Spain and Germany using or having used CAL/BDP PAD-cream for >2 weeks were recruited via Wefight network to complete a 30-questions online survey. Anonymized results were pooled for descriptive statistical analysis.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The survey was completed by 129 patients (mean age: 43 years; 66% females; mean psoriasis duration: 12 years). Most patients (93%) were satisfied with CAL/BDP PAD-cream. The 66% reported high adherence (visual analogue scale 80-100) and 91% preferred CAL/BDP PAD-cream to their previous topical(s). Patients highlighted its ease/convenience of application, tolerability, and lack of itching/burning.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Psoriasis patients treated with CAL/BDP PAD-cream in a real-world setting show high satisfaction, good adherence, and a positive perception of the product, suggesting that favorable outcomes observed in clinical trials translate to real clinical practice.