What is tacrolimus?
Tacrolimus belongs to the so-called macrolides. It is a substance that can reduce negative immune reactions of the body. For example, it is used to treat individuals who have received organ transplants. In the treatment of neurodermitis, tacrolimus also reduces the immune response in acute phases of the disease which can lead to an improvement of symptoms. Despite this, the basic cause of neurodermitis cannot be treated. Yet, the sensitivity of the skin to infections is increased similar to the cortisone treatment. In contrast to cortisone however tacrolimus will not cause atrophic skin.
