Effect of Pimecrolimus Cream on Cathelicidin Levels in Subjects With Eczema
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of topical pimecrolimus on the immune
system by assessing the levels of antimicrobial peptides in the skin of patients with eczema.
It is hypothesized that pimecrolimus applied topically will repair the body's immune system
in patients with eczema by increasing antimicrobial peptides.