title: Comparison of topical tacrolimus 0.1 % in pectin ointment with clobetasol 0.5% ointment in adults with moderate to severe desquamative gingivitis: a 4-week, randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Petruzzi
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: De Benedittis
authors.forename: Rosario
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Serpico
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002990:Clobetasol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009824:Ointments; D018579:Patient Selection; D010368:Pectins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012107:Research Design; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D009824:Ointments; D010368:Pectins; D002990:Clobetasol; D016559:Tacrolimus