title: Cyclosporine and tacrolimus in dermatology.
abstract: Immune modulators are being used with increasing frequency in dermatology. This article reviews two such agents, cyclosporine and tacrolimus. Discussion emphasizes the pharmacology, side effects, and uses of these two drugs in dermatologic disorders.
authors.affiliation: Texas Dermatology Associates, Baylor Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Cather
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Abramovits
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Menter
mesh_terms: D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine; D016559:Tacrolimus