and tacrolimus 0.1% were deemed the most effective topical anti-inflammatory treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD) following a network meta-analysis published recently in the Cochrane Library.
Caveat There were no data from these studies concerning the effects and safety of topical anti-inflammatory agents in long-term or continuous use, or on the effects of different treatments on quality ...
or a combination of these topical agents. Azelaic acid has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities. Azelaic acid also normalizes keratinization, which accounts for its anticomedogenic effect.
Topical retinoids (for example, tretinoin) and retinoid analogues (for example, adapalene and tazarotene) help normalize hyperkeratinization and have demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory ...
Topical retinoids promote the exfoliation of dead skin cells and boost the production of new skin cells. The new cells push dead cells and excess oil out of blocked pores. Retinoids also have ...