Crisaborole 2% Ointment (Eucrisa) for Atopic Dermatitis

Skin Therapy Lett. 2019 Mar;24(2):4-6.

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is a common cutaneous disease with significant morbidity affecting children and adults. The mainstay of atopic dermatitis therapy has typically included emollients, topical corticosteroids, and topical calcineurin inhibitors. Among the newer advances recently introduced is crisaborole (Eucrisa™), a phosphodiesterase type-4 inhibitor (PDE-4) for the treatment of mild moderate atopic dermatitis. Evidence from phase 3 trials demonstrates crisaborole as an efficacious topical agent with a favorable safety profile and limited systemic exposure. While the efficacy of crisaborole compared to existing therapies remains unknown, crisaborole is a promising candidate in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Boron Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Boron Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / administration & dosage
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / therapeutic use*
  • Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Ointments
  • Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Boron Compounds
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
  • Ointments
  • Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors
  • crisaborole