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Tacrolimus ointment is used for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. This is a skin condition where there is itching, redness and inflammation, much like an allergic reaction. Tacrolimus helps to suppress these sympt... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Eczema
50
80%
Psoriasis
1
100%
Painful Intercourse
1
100%
Overall, 81% (52 Members) find Protopic helpful

Discussions

  1. Discussion: Has anyone used protopic?
    I have eczema on my scrotum and the front leg creases. The skin on my scrotum turns a light red and gets irritated. The skin never itches, it hurts an... [More]
  2. Discussion: Anyone? Non-tummy syptoms?
    I was reading my book on IBD and I found what you are talking about. It says that you will can get rid of these marks on your skin by treating you UC.... [More]
  3. Advice: anything on lupus in your skin(cutaneous lupus)
    Hi i have SLE and i wanted to say i know what your going through and whats the name of the creams you have i use protopic and also another one i can't... [More]
  4. Advice: my son's eczema?
    you can use Protopic around his eyes. it's not a steroid, so it doesnt do any dammage. if you put a thin layer on your pinky and run it over his eye... [More]
  5. Advice: Eczema on the scalp of my 2 year old
    My son gets in on his scalp as well. I keep his nails SUPER short, and when I bathe him I try to scrub all the crusties off with a soft brush. After... [More]

Protopic Reviews

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tried and had lots of redness and burning
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At first it burned but it has calmed down the itching and burning. Still I just stay kind of sore all the time.
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not using now
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Seems to be helping at the moment.
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I was prescribed this for everyday maintenance. this works well provided i use it on a regular basis.
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BURNS!! BAHH!!!
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cant use on open skin
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use this only when flare ups aren't as bad.
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working well on body
no way to treat scalp
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Again, this works on and off for me. I usually go back and forth between creams... This one, however, has helped me the most with areas on my face.
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stopped using because of possible side effects in the future
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It clears me up but the side effects scare me a bit...i try to use it as a last resort
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really good medication for my son.
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It did work but it makes you have hot flashes if you drink alcohol or eat spicey food. ODD. But also I found warnings on the internet about it - cancer?
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Omg its fabulous!!! Everyone needs to go to the doctor and get it. Its amazing and i havent had a severe break out in awhile!
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