Dermatology Xagena
A study has shown the importance of Elidel ( Pimecrolimus ) cream 1% as an alternative to topical corticosteroids.
Elidel cleared eczema from the faces of patients allergic to or intolerant of steroids.
The study found 46.5% of patients treated with Elidel after six weeks were clear or almost clear of facial eczema compared to 16.2% of the group treated with unmedicated placebo "vehicle cream" ( p
