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Dermatologists comment on FDA decision regarding eczema medications

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, April 10th, 2005

The American Academy of Dermatology issued a statement in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement that it is adding a black box warning to the health professional label for pimecrolimus and tacrolimus in addition to developing a medication guide for patients.

"The American Academy of Dermatology is disappointed that the FDA has taken this action, despite the fact that there is no data that proves proper topical use of pimecrolimus and tacrolimus is dangerous in people," said dermatologist Clay J. Cockerell, MD, president of the American Academy of Dermatology.

"Because these medications are applied to the skin,...

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