Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

What you need to know about newer atopic dermatitis (eczema) treatments.

Prescription treatments play an important role in the management of eczema. For many years, doctors relied primarily on corticosteroids (“steroid treatments”) to treat eczema. However, significant medical advances have resulted in the development of newer molecules to treat eczema, offering additional treatment options to physicians and their patients.

Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors prevent cells in the immune system from “switching on” and releasing chemicals that cause the inflammation and itching associated with eczema.

These topical therapies can be applied directly to all affected areas of the skin including the face, neck and eyelids, and work quickly, often within a few days, to reduce eczema symptoms. Your dermatologist or family physician will be able to provide you with more specific information and advice on selecting the appropriate treatment.

Cautions:
Some patients have reported a mild to moderate burning sensation on the skin after the ointment is applied. This discomfort is usually short-lived and is limited to the area of the skin where the medication was applied. As with any prescription medication, it is important to follow the doctor's advice and instructions on how to use the medication and what to expect. 

 

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