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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
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Eczema | 93 |
72% |
| Psoriasis | 4 |
75% |
| Alopecia Areata | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 73% (100
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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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This works great when rash is really severe. The unfortunate part is that it is messy (like most creams) and smells.
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working well on body
no way to treat scalp
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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Psoriasis under foreskin and on glans of penis
Thanks for the info...I have probably 25 small sample tubes of Protopic that the dermotologist gave me along with a perscription for the Lidex. I hav... [More] -
Anyone on Plaquenil?
Does she do okay on other immunsuppressents? The Protopic burned like the devil at first but within 3-4 days of a flare, it would clear it up. One... [More] -
Anyone on Plaquenil?
My daughter is allergic to Protopic of all things!!! [More] -
Scary- After adding wha's working for me.
After adding Protopic is working for me I found very scary information reguarding a lawsuit about the effects of Protopic and Elidel. The lawsuit is s... [More] -
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]
