Reconstitution With Pimecrolimus Cream 1% of Steroid-damaged Skin in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

Inclusion Criteria: * clinically diagnosed AD * almost clear to mild AD (local IGA \[target lesions face and cubital areas\] score of 1-3) * clinically (i.e. to the unaided eye) evident skin atrophy due to long-term topical steroid use * Dermatophot Score (DPS - composed of skin atrophy and telangiectasia) of 4-6 on at least two target areas Exclusion Criteria: * Phototherapy or systemic therapy known or suspected to have an effect on AD within 4 weeks prior to study entry * Topical therapy known or suspected to have an effect on AD within 7 days prior to study entry or systemic corticosteroids within 4 weeks prior to study entry * Clinical conditions other than AD that according to investigator can interfere with the Dermatophot evaluation