2023Canadian Family PhysicianOpen access

Topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis

Émélie Braschi, Samantha S. Moe

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What are the risks and benefits of using topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis? For improvement of atopic dermatitis, 0.1% tacrolimus ointment is at least equivalent to moderate-potency topical corticosteroids. Use of 1% pimecrolimus cream is better than placebo but is likely

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What are the risks and benefits of using topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis? For improvement of atopic dermatitis, 0.1% tacrolimus ointment is at least equivalent to moderate-potency topical corticosteroids. Use of 1% pimecrolimus cream is better than placebo but is likely

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What are the risks and benefits of using topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis? For improvement of atopic dermatitis, 0.1% tacrolimus ointment is at least equivalent to moderate-potency topical corticosteroids. Use of 1% pimecrolimus cream is better than placebo but is likely

Key concepts: Pimecrolimus, Atopic dermatitis, Calcineurin, Tacrolimus, Medicine, Dermatology, Placebo, Potency

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