Efficacy and tolerability of topical pimecrolimus and tacrolimus in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
BMJ 2005; 330 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.38376.439653.D3 (Published 03 March 2005) Cite this as: BMJ 2005;330:516Data supplement
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