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Two topical calcineurin inhibitors for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

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Addition of pimecrolimus cream 1% to a topical corticosteroid treatment regimen in paediatric patients with severe atopic dermatitis: A randomized, double-blind trial

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Emollients improve treatment results with topical corticosteroids in childhood atopic dermatitis: a randomized comparative study

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Cost-effectiveness of a barrier-strengthening moisturizing cream as maintenance therapy vs. no treatment after an initial steroid course in patients with atopic dermatitis in Sweden - with model applications for Denmark, Norway and Finland

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Intermittent therapy for flare prevention and long-term disease control in stabilized atopic dermatitis: A randomized comparison of 3-times-weekly applications of tacrolimus ointment versus vehicle

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