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Seborrheic Dermatitis – Trial of Hydrocortisone Ointment vs Tacrolimus Ointment : Author Interview Dr. Papp

Author Interview: Kim A. Papp MD, PhD, FRCPC  Probity Medical Research Inc., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Single-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluating the treatment of facial seborrheic dermatitis with hydrocortisone 1% ointment compared with tacrolimus 0.1% ointment in adults. What are the main findings of the study? To understand the findings, it is necessary to understand the motivation. [...]

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by on December 15, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in Author Interviews, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Topical Steroids
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Topical Steroid Use in Childhood

A new study published in the journal Pediatric Dermatology reveals that routine, long-term use of topical corticosteroids (TCS) for treating children with eczema does not cause any significant, negative side effects. Parental phobia of TCS is widespread and leads to poorly managed eczema in children. The commonest fear is that TCS use will “thin the [...]

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by on April 21, 2011  •  Permalink
Posted in Atopic Dermatitis - Eczema, Pediatric Dermatology, Steroid Use, Topical Steroids
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