Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating psoriasis, by spraying onto the skin with psoriasis daily for at least 4 weeks a pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of clobetasol propionate. A preferred pharmaceutical composition containing clobetasol propionate, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and anionic surfactant.

Abstract: One or more formulations for treating psoriasis and other skin disorders characterized by redness, itching, flaking, scaling, and plaque-type growth. The formulation includes a carrier component, one or more active ingredient components, and a surfactant component. The carrier preferably includes an alcohol in substantially equal volume with isopropyl myristate. The active ingredient component preferably includes a superpotent or high-potency corticosteroid such as clobetasol propionate, an anti-flaking ingredient such as zinc pyrithione, or a combination of the two. It may also include an anti-fungal compound. The surfactant component preferably includes an alkyl sulfate such as sodium lauryl sulfate. The formulations made by applied topically either in spray form or as a direct-contact liquid.