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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 symptoms which are a reaction caused by the body's immune system. It can be used for short-term or long-t... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Eczema
58
76%
Psoriasis
2
50%
Depression - Teen
1
100%
Painful Intercourse
1
100%
Overall, 76% (62 Members) find Protopic helpful

Protopic Reviews

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expensive and not very effective.
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burned skin on contact.
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ABSOLUTLY THE MOST RUBISH THING I HAVE EVER USED!
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Side effects were an issue and it burned when applied because of open skin.
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Could not stay on it. I had several reactions to Protopic.
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Tried this a few year ago when it first came out- burned horribly- thank goodness because now there is an FDA cancer warning I think I heard!
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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]

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