Efficacy and safety of tacrolimus ointment in pediatric patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis

• Main Authors: Srisuphaluk Singalavanija, Noppadon Noppakun, Wanida Limpongsanuruk, Wanee Wisuthsarewong, Kobkul Aunhachoke, Amornsri Chunharas, Siriwan Wananukul, Rutsanee Akaraphanth
• Other Authors: Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/23522
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an immunological skin disease. It is common in pediatric populations and often requires topical steroid treatment. Moderate to severe AD may not respond to topical steroids. They often require systemic steroids, which may result in growth retardation. Protopic,...