To Study the Efficacy of Oral Vitamin D Supplementation and Topical Vitamin D Application in the Management of Localised Chronic Plaque Psoriasis at the Tertiary Hospital

Background: Aim: Topical steroid use in Psoriasis is rampant inducing skin atrophy, telangectasia, striae & superficial dermatophytosis We are conducting a study for knowing the efficacy of oral Vitamin D supplementation and topical application of Vitamin D in the management of localised chronic plaque Psoriasis Vulgaris so as to reduce the long term use of topical steroids and replacing it with topical Vitamin D supplements (Calcipotriol) & Oral Vitamin D supplementation (60000 IU/ once a week for four weeks). This study Results: shows sharp correlation of Vitamin-D supplementation with Psoriasis immunopathology and in improving the treatment response. The patients were commonly observed between 11-20years of age and female predilection was mostly observed. Topical application of vitamin D is more efficient than only oral vitamin D supplement in the management of localised chronic plaque psoriasis.