n an acronym for deoxyribonucleic acid. A type of nucleic acid that contains genetic instructions for the development of cellular life forms. Capable of replicating itself and of producing another type of nucleic acid known as RNA. n the DNA specific to a bacterial strain.
Out of these 5 ointments,which is best for eczema? Over the past two years i've been prescribed 6 different creams/ointments for my eczema: Hydrocortisone Cream USP 1%, Hydrocortisone Valerate Cream 0.2%, Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP 0.1%, Cyclocort (Amcinonide) Ointment 0.1%, Absorbase (Eucerin equiv.), and Elidel.
Protopic ointment contains the active ingredient tacrolimus, which is a type of medicine called a topical immunomodulator. It is used to decrease skin inflammation in eczema. It is not fully understood how tacrolimus works in the treatment of eczema (atopic dermatitis), but it has been shown to suppress inflammatory reactions in the skin.