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I'm on tacrolimus. the hospital has sent me a appoimntent for dermatoligest. i have good skin so what could it b?
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Atopic dermatitis?: Tacrolimus ointment is a non steroidal medication commonly prescribed for atopic dermatitis. It suppresses inflammation caused by your immune system by inhibiting the enzyme calcineurin needed to replicate T-cells, which are necessary to activate your immune system.
Answered 5/18/2016
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