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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 | 141 |
70% |
| Psoriasis | 6 |
83% |
| Vitiligo | 1 |
100% |
| Alopecia Areata | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (151
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Protopic Reviews
Working / Worked
working well on body
no way to treat scalp
no way to treat scalp
Working / Worked
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.
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
Initially helpful. I'd put up with the awful side effects because the benefit was days, maybe even weeks of calmness. After using it for 6 months, I've noticed that its effectiveness has diminished and the benefits of using it do not outweigh the painful side effects (itching, skin feels like its baking, acne around the area, rawness).
Somewhat Helpful
Currently off it.
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when i first had symptoms of dm i couldn't take the itching. at that time i didn't know what was going on and it was terrible. when my itching is at i... [More] -
Birth Control Pills and Eczema!
I believe my eczema actually benefited from regular birth control use, though even the pill, like everything else I've ever used for eczema, seemed to... [More]







