Figure 2.
KAJD suppresses DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like symptoms. (A) BALB/c mice were sensitized with the sequential application of 2% and 0.2% DNCB for 2 weeks. KAJD or tacrolimus was regularly applied to the sensitized skin for an additional 2 weeks. (B) Photographs were taken at the end of the experiment to show the appearance of skin lesions (n=8). (C) Skin severity scores of AD-like skin lesions in BALB/c mice. The total score is the sum of individual scores determined based on the symptoms of erythema/hemorrhage, edema, scaling/dryness, and excoriation/erosion. (D, E) The dorsal skin thickness (D) and spleen weights (E) of BALB/c mice were measured at the end of treatment. ### P < 0.001 compared to the vehicle group. **P < 0.01 and ***P < 0.001 compared to the DNCB-stimulated group. Vehicle, no treatment; DNCB, 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene; TAC, tacrolimus.