| Use of tacrolimus ointment in vitiligo alone or in combination therapy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19585060 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Current treatments for vitiligo are largely unsatisfactory. Topical corticosteroids and phototherapy (narrow-band UVB and psoralen+UVA) are the most prescribed, however, these therapies are often not effective and have important side-effect, especially when used for a long time. Many studies have reported the efficacy and safety of tacrolimus ointment in adults and children with vitiligo, particularly when located on the head and neck. Successful treatment is possible when it is combined with other therapies, such as narrow-band UVB, microphototherapy, helium-neon laser, or narrow-band excimer laser. |
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Authors:
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S Berti; G Buggiani; T Lotti |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Skin therapy letter Volume: 14 ISSN: 1201-5989 ISO Abbreviation: Skin Therapy Lett. Publication Date: 2009 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-08 Completed Date: 2009-08-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9891441 Medline TA: Skin Therapy Lett Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 5-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatric Medicine, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital of Florence, Florence, Italy. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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therapeutic use Combined Modality Therapy Humans Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Ointments Phototherapy Tacrolimus / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Vitiligo / therapy* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Adrenal Cortex Hormones; 0/Immunosuppressive Agents; 0/Ointments; 109581-93-3/Tacrolimus |
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