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SUBMITTER: Cury Martins J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6461158 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Cury Martins Jade J Martins Ciro C Aoki Valeria V Gois Aecio F T AF Ishii Henrique A HA da Silva Edina M K EM
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20150701 7
<h4>Background</h4>Atopic dermatitis (AD) (or atopic eczema) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects children and adults and has an important impact on quality of life. Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the first-line therapy for this condition; however, they can be associated with significant adverse effects when used chronically. Tacrolimus ointment (in its 2 manufactured strengths of 0.1% and 0.03%) might be an alternative treatment. Tacrolimus, together with pimecrolimus, are d ...[more]