Crisaborole 2% Versus Tacrolimus 0.1% in Children With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Efficacy and Safety of Crisaborole 2% Versus Tacrolimus 0.1% in Children With Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

This randomized, open-label, parallel-group study will compare the efficacy and safety of Crisaborole 2% ointment and Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment in children with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. A total of 66 participants will be randomized (1:1) to receive either Crisaborole or Tacrolimus, applied twice daily to affected areas for 28 days. Primary endpoint is proportion of participants achieving Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) success (clear/almost clear with ≥2-point improvement from baseline) at Day 28. Safety assessments include adverse events and local application site reactions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 2-18 years Both genders Clinically diagnosed mild to moderate atopic dermatitis Body surface area (BSA) <30%

Exclusion Criteria:

Active viral, bacterial, or fungal skin infection at the treatment site

Recent use of topical corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, PDE4 inhibitors, or immunosuppressive medication within past 2 weeks

Known hypersensitivity to study medications or components

Chronic inflammatory conditions (e.g., psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis) that may interfere with evaluation