Effect of sequential applications of topical tacrolimus and topical corticosteroids in the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis: An open-label pilot study Yasuo Kubota, MD, Kozo Yoneda, MD, Kozo Nakai, MD, Junko Katsuura, MD, Tetsuya Moriue, MD, Yoshie Matsuoka, MD, Izumi Miyamoto, MD, Yukihiro Ohya, MD Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume 60, Issue 2, Pages 212-217 (February 2009) DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.09.034 Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Schematic presentation of topical sequential therapy and data-sampling periods using Eczema Area and Severity Index, pruritus and sleep disturbance scores, and quality-of-life (QOL) survey. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2009 60, 212-217DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2008.09.034) Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Change from baseline to end of treatment (for up to 12 weeks) in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. Significant improvement was observed throughout the course of sequential therapy (P < .001). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2009 60, 212-217DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2008.09.034) Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Change from baseline to end of treatment (12 weeks) in patients' assessment of pruritus (A) and sleep disturbance (B) in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. Significant improvement was observed throughout the course of sequential therapy (P < .001). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2009 60, 212-217DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2008.09.034) Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 4 Clinical improvement of patient before (A) and after (B) 10 weeks of sequential therapy with tacrolimus ointment 0.03% and corticosteroid ointment (betamethasone valerate 0.12%). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2009 60, 212-217DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2008.09.034) Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 5 A, Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI). B, Infant's Dermatology Quality of Life (QOL) Index (IDQOL). QOL change scores from baseline to end of treatment (at maintenance phase). Significant improvement of QOL was observed throughout the course of sequential therapy (P < .05). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2009 60, 212-217DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2008.09.034) Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 6 A, Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI). B, Infant's Dermatology Quality of Life Index (IDQOL). Topical sequential therapy significantly improved areas in which atopic dermatitis has greatest impact, including symptoms/feelings (CDLQI, IDQOL) and sleep disturbance (CDLQI). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2009 60, 212-217DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2008.09.034) Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 7 Median difference between pretest (quality-of-life score before study) and retrospective pretest scores was significant at group level (P < .05), indicating that response shift bias was present. CDLQI, Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2009 60, 212-217DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2008.09.034) Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions