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. 2010 Dec 7;2010:1713.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Global severity

RCT
96 people with seborrhoeic dermatitis of the face; 96% men, mean age 59 years Change from baseline in total target area score 4 weeks
3.7 with pimecrolimus cream 1%
3.3 with vehicle cream (placebo)

P = 0.191
The difference between groups favoured pimecrolimus on per protocol analysis: for full details see further information on studies
Not significant
Scaling

RCT
96 people with seborrhoeic dermatitis of the face; 96% men, mean age 59 years Change from baseline in scaling 4 weeks
1.9 with pimecrolimus cream 1%
1.7 with vehicle cream (placebo)

Significance not assessed
Erythema

RCT
96 people with seborrhoeic dermatitis of the face; 96% men, mean age 59 years Change from baseline in erythema 4 weeks
1.8 with pimecrolimus cream 1%
1.6 with vehicle cream (placebo)

Significance not assessed