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 |
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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 |