Why tacrolimus is not the first choice for eczema treatment

Tacrolimus belongs to the calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors, eczema treatment topical drugs preferred glucocorticoid drugs. Tacrolimus belongs to the immune agents, its key molecule calmodulin neural phosphatase can block T cell activation, to achieve the role of the treatment of atopic dermatitis, adverse effects of hypertension, angina, etc., tacrolimus does not have hormonal effects, if the patient eczema acute phase using tacrolimus, may not get effective relief. Clinical drugs commonly used in the treatment of eczema, such as tretinoin ointment, dexamethasone ointment, hydrocortisone ointment, etc. This type of ointment has an anti-inflammatory effect, which can alleviate eczema and relieve itching, but it is not recommended to use it for a long time, which may cause atrophy of the skin and dilation of the capillaries to produce secondary infections. Regardless of which drug is used, it should be strictly under the guidance of a doctor’s specification, and should not be used on its own, so as not to cause harm to the body!