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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
Members)
find Protopic helpful
Protopic Reviews
Working / Worked
stopped using because of possible side effects in the future
Working / Worked
It clears me up but the side effects scare me a bit...i try to use it as a last resort
Working / Worked
really good medication for my son.
Working / Worked
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?
Working / Worked
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!
Working / Worked
Seems to work quicker than steroid creams, but excema just seems to pop up somewhere new...
Somewhat Helpful
thought it helped but hard to tell, used for month no improvement but didn't get worse
Somewhat Helpful
Used briefly for DS as an alternative to Elidel. The effects were somewhat comparable for us.
Somewhat Helpful
Didnt like the feel of the cream on my skin
Somewhat Helpful
Works when its mild....
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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]
