Pimecrolimus 1% cream in the treatment of facial psoriasis: a 16-week open-label study.

Author: BraeutigamMatthias, HertlMichael, JacobiArnd, MahlerVera, SchultzErwin

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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Facial psoriasis requires a treatment approach other than topical corticosteroids which bear the risk of skin atrophy. Topical pimecrolimus has been shown to be effective in atopic eczema and recently in psoriasis. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this open-label single-center investigator-initiat...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1159/000111510

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Facial Psoriasis: A Sand-Dune of Challenges

The world of dermatology is a vast desert, and facial psoriasis is a particularly challenging sand dune. It's not just about the appearance, it's about the discomfort and the limitations it can impose on a person's life. Topical corticosteroids, the traditional remedy for psoriasis, can lead to skin thinning, like a desert wind eroding the landscape. Enter pimecrolimus 1% cream, a potential oasis in this desert. This study, like a camel caravan venturing into the unknown, explored its efficacy and safety for facial psoriasis.

Pimecrolimus 1% Cream: A Welcome Oasis

The researchers embarked on a 16-week journey with 20 participants. They applied pimecrolimus 1% cream twice a day, like a faithful camel keeper tending to their charges. The results were promising: the participants showed significant improvement in their facial psoriasis after 8 and 16 weeks. The cream seemed to be effective and well-tolerated, like a cool spring in the desert.

A Potential New Treatment for Facial Psoriasis

This study suggests that pimecrolimus 1% cream could be a valuable tool for treating facial psoriasis. It's a potential oasis for those struggling with this challenging condition. However, as with all new treatments, more research is needed to fully understand its long-term effects and benefits.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research is like finding a spring in the middle of a desert. It offers hope for a more effective and safer treatment for facial psoriasis. However, more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects and benefits of pimecrolimus 1% cream.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2008-02-14
  2. Date Revised 2014-11-20
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

18216475

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1159/000111510

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English

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