Immunosuppressants Dermatitis
tacrolimus 0.1% topical immunosuppressants pimecrolimus , tacrolimus may better in short term , appear equal steroids after year of use. use reasonable in not respond or not tolerant of steroids. treatments typically recommended short or fixed periods of time rather indefinitely. tacrolimus 0.1% has proved more effective pimecrolimus, , equal in effect mid-potency topical steroids. there no link increased risk of cancer topical use of 1% pimecrolimus cream. when eczema severe , not respond other forms of treatment, systemic immunosuppressants used. immunosuppressants can cause significant side effects , require regular blood tests. commonly used ciclosporin, azathioprine, , methotrexate.