Your dermatologist may prescribe one or more of the following: Medication you apply to your skin: Most patients apply a corticosteroid, pimecrolimus cream, or tacrolimus ointment
The other type is pimecrolimus cream, which doctors prescribe for mild to moderate
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Side Effects
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This inflamed, itchy skin condition can interfere with sleeping, socializing, and many
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• Stop tacrolimus ointment when the signs and symptoms of eczema, such as itching, rash, and redness go away, or as directed
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Calcineurin inhibitors include: Tacrolimus ointment (Protopic®) Pimecrolimus cream (Elidel®) Pills
It's used in adults and children over the age of 2 who don't have a weakened immune system
If light therapy and medications haven't worked, some people with stable
Topical Tacrolimus can cause a burning sensation and itching to the affected area however this usually improves within one week of use
Stinging, burning, soreness, or itching in the area of treated skin may occur during the first few days of treatment
The most common side effects of tacrolimus ointment are skin reactions at the site of use, including redness, burning
A strong corticosteroid like prednisone can treat large calcium deposits that develop beneath the skin
It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus)
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This drug may cause harm if swallowed
The itchy, inflamed, dry, scaling skin of eyelid Use tacrolimus ointment only on areas of skin that have eczema
Avoid strong sunlight when using these products
Potential side effects of ophthalmic Tacrolimus: Irritation or itching of the eye
Affected areas can include the: arms, legs and trunk
Perioral (periorificial) dermatitis is a red rash that circles your mouth