Protopic

Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources

What is Protopic?

Generic Name: tacrolimus topical
Other Brand Names: tacrolimus topical
Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant. It works by decreasing your body's immune system to help slow down the growth of atopic dermatitis (eczema) on your skin.
Tacrolimus topical is used to treat severe atopic dermatitis when other medications have not worked well.
Tacrolimus may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

Posts on Protopic (392)

My friend has vitiligo on his lips. He is on protopic now and applies two times a day. I ha...
please help me. I'm 20 years old and I've had rosacea since the age of 16. It wasn't prope...
dear doctor, I've suffered atopyc dermatitis since I was born. My dermatologist has prescri...
Dr. Rockoff, I have been using Protopic 0.01% per cent 1-2 times per day for the past si...
Lichen planus Hi Thank you for your response. About my lichen planus.... I have...
My daughter who is now 14 starting losing her eyelashes about 2 1/2 years ago, and after ab...
I have experienced a mild form of eczema on my lips for some time now. I was treating it w...
Dr. Rockoff, I was diagnosed with Penile Psoriasis and given Protopic 0.1% strength. I h...
I was first diagnosed with impetigo in March 2007. Itching started on my nose and a few da...
What is your opinion on the efficacy and risk in using protopic or other tacrolimus creams ...