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Article: CDA: Use of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors (Elidel'R' Cream and Protopic'R' Ointment) in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Children and Adults
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- April 15, 2005
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - April 15, 2005) - The Canadian
Dermatology Association's mission is to promote the highest quality
standards for dermatologic care in Canada. Part of this mission is to
help guarantee the safety and efficacy of medication used in child
and adult dermatology patients.
Atopic dermatitis is highly prevalent in Canadian children and can
persist into adulthood. This eczema can greatly affect the physical
and psychological well-being of these patients. CDA believes that
topical calcineurin inhibitors (prescribed as Elidel(R) cream and
Protopic(R) ointment in Canada) are an important therapeutic class
for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in children and adults, ...