Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Dovonex
Calcipotriol
Prescription only
Dovonex prescribed online(Calcipotriol)
Dovonex (calcipotriol) is a topical vitamin D medicine for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. A Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your skin. When appropriate, your clinician prescribes it.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Topical vitamin D analogue (calcipotriol)
- For plaque psoriasis
- Amount and area set by your clinician
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forPsoriasis
Use only the amount and area that your clinician sets. Too much can raise calcium in your blood. Do not use it on your face or skin folds unless your clinician says so. Wash your hands after you apply it.
Choosing the right dose for you
Your clinician sets how much to use, how often, and for how long. Limits matter, because large amounts can affect calcium in your blood. Use the amount your clinician gives you. Do not add more.
Considerations include
- Extent of your plaques
- Where the plaques are
- Past psoriasis treatments
- Skin sensitivity
- Other medicines and health conditions
How Dovonex works
Dovonex slows the skin cell growth behind psoriasis
Psoriasis speeds up skin cell growth, which builds scaly plaques. Calcipotriol is a form of vitamin D. It binds to receptors in skin cells and slows their growth.
It also helps skin cells mature in a normal way. This thins plaques and cuts scale over time.
Modern Dermatology
Dovonex
Calcipotriol
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis
- Plaques on the body, elbows or knees
- People who want a non-steroid option
- Long-term plaque control
- Use together with a steroid or other care
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Slows skin cell growth
Plaques stop building up
Normalizes cell maturing
Skin renews more normally
Reduces scale
Plaques flatten over weeks
Calms local inflammation
Less redness and itch
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
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Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentA Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your history and photos. If Dovonex is right for you, your clinician decides and writes the prescription. Not every patient is a fit, and your clinician may suggest another treatment or an in-person visit.
Calcipotriol is a form of vitamin D. It slows the fast growth of skin cells that builds plaques. It also helps skin cells mature in a normal way.
Many people see some change in a few weeks. The full benefit often takes longer, up to a few months. Your clinician reviews your progress.
Plaques often get thinner, flatter and less scaly. Results differ from person to person. Psoriasis can come back, so your clinician may plan long-term care.
Mild irritation is the most common effect. It includes redness, itching and burning. Call your Care Team if irritation does not settle or if your skin gets worse.
Do not use it if you have a calcium disorder or severe kidney problems. Do not use it if you are allergic to calcipotriol or any ingredient. Tell your clinician about all your health conditions and medicines.
Other options include calcipotriol with betamethasone, clobetasol, betamethasone dipropionate, betamethasone valerate, amcinonide, apremilast and acitretin. Biologics such as adalimumab, bimekizumab and certolizumab are options for more severe psoriasis. Your clinician chooses with you.
Your clinician may pair it with a steroid cream. Apply each product as directed and in the order given. A moisturizer also helps. Do not put other medicines on the same spot unless told.
Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, plan a pregnancy or breastfeed. Your clinician decides if Dovonex is right for you. Do not apply it to the breast area during breastfeeding.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
In Canada, calcipotriol is sold as Dovonex, and no generic version is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database. A combination with betamethasone is a separate medicine. Ask your clinician which form is right for you.
Your clinician reviews your progress before each refill. Message your Care Team early, before you run out. If the treatment does not work or causes side effects, your clinician may change the plan.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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Related treatments
Your clinician can suggest another option when this one is not the right fit.