RESEARCH ARTICLE


The Use of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis



Annie Crissinger1, Nicholas V. Nguyen*, 2
1 Department of Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
2 Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA


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* Address correspondence to this author at the Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado, 1655 Aurora Ct, Mail Stop F703, ACP Rm 3233, Aurora, CO 80045-0510, USA; E-mail: nicholas.v.nguyen@ucdenver.edu


Abstract

In recent years, two topical calcineurin inhibitors have emerged as effective alternatives to corticosteroids for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Decisions regarding first line therapy between pimecrolimus and tacrolimus are often based on anecdotal evidence. Herein, we review the current evidence supporting the use of pimecrolimus and tacrolimus in atopic dermatitis as well as key differences in safety, tolerability, and cost between the drugs.

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis, calcineurin inhibitors, pimecrolimus, tacrolimus.