Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVES: METHODS: Twenty-four patients with perianal eczema were treated with tacrolimus 0.1% ointment twice daily on the affected skin area for 2 weeks. RESULTS: All returning patients showed clinical improvement as assessed by macroscopic appearance and clinical score (modified SCORAD index). CONCLUSIONS: In this short-term trial we demonstrate that topical tacrolimus 0.1% is safe, efficient and well tolerated in patients with perianal eczema irrespective of the underlying cause.
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Authors | J Schauber, P Weisenseel, T Ruzicka |
Journal | The British journal of dermatology
(Br J Dermatol)
Vol. 161
Issue 6
Pg. 1384-6
(Dec 2009)
ISSN: 1365-2133 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19575757
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Tacrolimus
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anus Diseases
(drug therapy)
- Eczema
(drug therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Immunosuppressive Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Patient Satisfaction
- Tacrolimus
(administration & dosage)
- Treatment Outcome
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