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Vitamin K2 immunosuppressive effect on pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis

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Over 20 kinds of steroids, tacrolimus ointments, and cyclosporine capsules are usually recommended for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), depending on the symptoms of patients. However, several side effects… Click to show full abstract

Over 20 kinds of steroids, tacrolimus ointments, and cyclosporine capsules are usually recommended for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), depending on the symptoms of patients. However, several side effects sometimes occur with the extensive use of these agents for the treatment of pediatric AD patients. The purpose of this study was to explore whether vitamin K2 could be a new immunosuppressive candidate for pediatric patients with AD.

Keywords: immunosuppressive effect; vitamin immunosuppressive; atopic dermatitis; effect pediatric; patients atopic; pediatric patients

Journal Title: Pediatrics International
Year Published: 2019

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