Search

for
Search:

GlossaryPimecrolimus

topical medication for treating inflammatory skin conditions like eczema

Pimecrolimus, also known by the brand name Elidel, is a topical medication used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis). It works by inhibiting calcineurin, which reduces the activity of T-cells in the immune system, thereby decreasing inflammation and the immune response in the skin.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 291 results

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Treatment with Oral Dutasteride and Topical Pimecrolimus

69 citations, August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.

research Lack of Response of Alopecia Areata to Pimecrolimus Cream

26 citations, March 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.

research Comparison of Treatment with Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% and Topical Pimecrolimus 1% in Alopecia Areata

13 citations, July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Clobetasol and pimecrolimus are similarly effective for alopecia areata, but pimecrolimus has fewer side effects and is preferred for long-term use.

research Resolution of Discoid Lupus Alopecia With Systemic Hydroxychloroquine and Topical Pimecrolimus Combination Therapy

June 2024 in “Cureus”

Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis of 72 Patients from a German Academic Center

25 citations, December 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.

View more "pimecrolimus" in research →

Community Join

1 / 1 results

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 5 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.