San Francisco -- Results of a study evaluating topical tacrolimus ointment 0.03 percent (Protopic) indicate it is a safe and effective treatment for patients of all ages with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD), John Y M Koo, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
The FDA approval, based on 36-week data from the phase 3 BRAVE-AA-PEDS trial, extends baricitinib access to patients as young as 12 years old with severe alopecia areata.