title: Topical tacrolimus in the treatment of inverse psoriasis in children.
abstract: Inverse psoriasis is a chronic disease frequently treated with topical corticosteroids. This retrospective case study evaluated the efficacy of tacrolimus 0.1% ointment to treat inverse psoriasis in children. Twelve of 13 patients had complete clearance of their psoriatic lesions within 2 weeks after initiating treatment with topical tacrolimus 0.1%.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Steele
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Pearl C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Kwong
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016559:Tacrolimus