User Reviews for Protopic topical

I've had eczema since I was about 10 years old; once I turned 30 the eczema started to flare up on my face all around my nose and mouth and eyelids. I tried everything from lanolin ointment to steroid ointments, nothing worked for months. After only 3 days of using this (2X a day) it cleared up completely! Burns a little when you first put it on but so worth it in the end.

I started this medication a week ago on my eyelids and there was some improvement so I was encouraged. However, now I have 4 giant disgusting looking lip sores. I know this is a serious side effect and am waiting for some advise from my Dr. Make sure you read all the information that comes with this medication before using it.

The doctor prescribed this for my 5yr old son fro his chronic eczema, at first it looked like it was working, but then it started to get worse than it was and he started to get headaches and sore throats. he has also been complaining of stomach aches and pains. I am now taking him off and hoping that only after 2 weeks of taking this we will not see any lasting problems.

My teenage son uses this only on flare ups and it clears it after just a few days. I only use it once a day before bed and he hasn't had any side effects. I am afraid to use it on his face though, but some of your review state that it's ok?? I didn't think you were suppose to put a steroid on your face.

I have not had any positive results from using this medicine.

This is the only cream that healed my sons eczema extremely dry, scaly eyelids by the 2-3 application completely healed, for the body the ointment which does not come in cream held in the heat and made my son writhe from itching because his skin was also so irritated and open. I love that it is not a steroid and will continue its use on his body when his skin is more calm from inflammation---figures made in Japan!

My dermatologist prescribed Protopic for a psoriasis related rash on my face. The only thing that seemed to help before was a strong steroid, but steroids are bad for your skin, especially if used for more than a few days at a time. Protopic is obviously expensive because my copay was $65. The Protopic started off slowly. The steroid would give noticeable results after 1 application. The Protopic took about 2 days before I noticed a significant difference. By the 3rd day, I realized the Protopic was really working well. I am very happy with this medicine. It works better than the steroids without the side effects, and the effect seems to last longer. I can get by with one application every couple of days now. The rash on my face was embarrassing, an now it is under control. Read More Read Less

My eyes crust up in the morning; I have very dry eyelids and dry skin on my face. I was given this ointment to soften my skin on eyelids and face.

I have had severe eczema since birth and have spent my life using cortisone creams and over the last 6 years immune suppressant drugs such as Azathioprine and Cyclosporin. After one application of Protopic my skin was completely clear. To me, this drug is amazing, yes it does burn but if you can leave it on for at least 5 hours and then shower it off you should see dramatic improvement the following day. Good luck fellow sufferers.

After unsuccessfully trying several different prescription meds for Rosacea my doctor recommended Protopic. It has been significantly more effective than anything I've used so far. Redness has been reduced and dry,scaly, bumpy skin has been almost eliminated. It occasionally causes a very mild burning sensation, but no real discomfort. After about one year of daily usage I have not had any signs of harmful side effects.

I used it on my face twice a day for a few days and the dermatitis was completely gone and hasn't come back since. Not strong enough medication for my elbows.

Using to treat LSA. Now feels worse than before I started. Side effevcts are burning and itching. I now feel raw also. Trying to last the six weeks doctor said to use it, but am now quitting after 5 weeks. Also worried about the possibility of cancer, since I-am a breast cancer survivor.

I had some chaffing on my genitals due to a reaction to a lubricant. My doctor prescribed Protopic and game me a sample. I was driving between cities and 1 hour after application it was starting to burn and itch. I stopped at a gas station and wiped it off with soapy water, but for the next 90 minutes, before I could get home to shower, it was the worst itch I'd ever had and in the most sensitive area on my body. I gave it another try two weeks later thinking I had been too raw, but it happened again and I jumped in the shower. I will NEVER use this stuff on my body again.Read More Read Less

I have had Psoriasis in my groin for over 15 years. At first it was treated as a fungal infection with no benefit. Then went to a skin Doctor who with out hesitation said Psoriasis. Prescribed Protopic 0.1% ointment. Relief came within a few days. Dr. suggested trying it for 2-3 weeks daily to see if we could eliminate it for good, this didn't work. I still need to use this every 2-3 weeks for 2-3 days in a row. I have been doing this now for 12-13 years with no side effects. The burning and swelling go down within 3-4 hours of application. This has been a very good product for me.Read More Read Less

It has been somewhat ineffective in treating my rash.

No side effects. I use it maybe once a week where skin erupts. I find it very effective with only 2-3 applications to "trouble spots."

I have had severe atopic dermatitis for many years. I have visited many dermatologists and they gave me hydrocortisone creams which barely help temporarily. Finally went to a allergist specialist and she took the initiative to fix the problem. I am currently taking a very high doseage prednesone, hydroxyine, and putting the Protopic on affected areas. Unfortunately the ''affected areas'' are my entire body and the bottle of protobic ointment is gone after two days. I do not understand how they can recommend me to use the ointment twice a day when it covers my entire body because I already need my last refill, and at $300 a bottle it is ridiculous.. The protopic does work for my flare ups and I'd say 80% of my body has healed almost completely. Unfortuneately I do know that with ointments like this the flare ups will come back with a vengeance, but it such an amazing feeling to have this relief and to actually see my skin cleared after such a painful and mentally draining condition that this is. I will continue to see the doctor and maybe the prednesone will help, or something else will in the long run. Thank you Protopic for my relief! Best ointment I have tried in years.Read More Read Less

I have had alopecia areata for the last two years which has been treated with monthly corticosteriod injections. I started using Protopic approximately 2 months ago as a supplement to the injections. Within 2 weeks I started seeing an improvement in my hair regrowth and will definitely continue trying this product.

Makes the inflammation worse. It just gets red and then the redness takes forever to go away. It doesn't actually do anything!