Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - pimecrolimus and tacrolimusPimecrolimus and tacrolimus for atopic dermatitis (eczema)Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus should not be used to treat mild atopic eczema. When atopic eczema is moderate or severe, tacrolimus and pimecrolimus should not be used as 'first-line' treatments - that is, they should not be used before other treatments have been tried. But, they may be considered in the circumstances below.Pimecrolimus may be considered to treat moderate atopic eczema on the face and neck for children aged between 2 and 16 years if the maximum strength and potency of topical corticosteroid that is appropriate for the patient's age and the area being treated has been adequately tried and hasn't worked, where there is serious risk of important side effects from further use of topical corticosteroids (particularly permanent damage to the skin).
