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Enstilar® foam

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Enstilar foam combines a potent corticosteroid (betamethasone dipropionate) with a vitamin D analog (calcipotriene) to reduce inflammation and normalize skin cell differentiation in psoriasis.

Enstilar foam combines a potent corticosteroid (betamethasone dipropionate) with a vitamin D analog (calcipotriene) to reduce inflammation and normalize skin cell differentiation in psoriasis. Used for Plaque psoriasis in adults.

At a glance

Generic nameEnstilar® foam
Also known asEnstilar 0.005%-0.064% Topical Foam, calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate
SponsorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Drug classTopical corticosteroid + vitamin D analog combination
TargetGlucocorticoid receptor; vitamin D receptor (VDR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDermatology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Betamethasone dipropionate acts as a glucocorticoid receptor agonist, suppressing inflammatory cytokines and immune cell infiltration in the skin. Calcipotriene is a vitamin D3 analog that promotes keratinocyte differentiation and reduces proliferation. Together, they provide complementary anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects with potentially improved efficacy and safety compared to corticosteroid monotherapy.

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