Topical Tacrolimus (FK506, Protopic) in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Originally Published In
Journal of the Dermatology Nurses Association
Volume Number
11
Issue Number
1
Abstract
Drugs are medications or substances that are used to modify physiologic responses and alleviate associated symptoms. In dermatology, medications and substances are utilized on a daily basis and include topical treatments to anesthetics in micrographic surgery to biologic-acting immunologic agents. The purposes of this section are to focus on drug, specifically how it works and how it is utilized, and to discuss routine alternatives (if available). In this column, we will focus on the uses, mechanism of action, adverse effects, and alternatives to topical tacrolimus (Protopic) in atopic dermatitis.
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