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What is elidel?

Elidel 1 % Topical Cream
Drug Name: PIMECROLIMUS - TOPICAL
Other Brand Names: Elidel
Uses: Pimecrolimus is used to treat certain skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people who should not use or have not responded to other eczema medications (e.g., topical steroids). Eczema is an allergic-type condition that causes red, irritated, and itchy skin. This drug works by changing the skin's defense (immune) system, thereby decreasing the allergic reaction that causes eczema. Pimecrolimus belongs to a class of drugs known as topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs). This medication is not recommended if you have a history of a certain rare genetic disorder (Netherton's syndrome). Also, this medication should not be used by anyone who has a weakened immune system (e.g., following an organ transplant).
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Posts on elidel (16)
Weaning off Elidel? - Dermatology Community
- Jun 19, 2010
Hello Doctor, My dermatologist prescribed me Elidel and Metronidizole in June of 2009 fo...
Post Tx Rosacea - Hepatitis C Community
- Apr 05, 2010
I am about 15 months post Tx, I feel generaly good, UND. During Tx I got Rosacea, now I...
redness between nose and mouth, corners of mouth and center of chin - Dermatology Community
- Feb 06, 2010
Hello, I am 21 years old and I have had chronic redness between my nose and mouth (musht...
Elidel after Treatement - Hepatitis C Community
- May 30, 2009
I was left with Rosacea after 48 weeks of treatement with Peg+Riba. Only Elidel helps to r...
Topical steroids applied to genital area - Dermatology Community
- Mar 31, 2009
Are there any side effects of using topical steroids on the scrotum? Long term? Short term...
Remedy for 'site burning' as result of elidel? - Dermatology Community
- Feb 24, 2009
My 12 year old has a red rash on her face that is very dry, like sand paper. It seems that...
Follow-up on Elidel for rosacea - Dermatology Expert Forum
- May 20, 2008
Dr. Rockoff- Your answers are always very helpful. A follow-up to my last question: Is met...
Elidel - Dermatology Community
- Jun 26, 2007
This is more of a comment than a question. I have been researching for quite a while, tryi...
Follicular Mucinosis - Allergy Community
- May 17, 2006
I have been suffering from itchy, red, weeping skin on and off for several years on my face...
sun damage and elidel - Dermatology Expert Forum
- Jul 16, 2004
I had been perscribed Elidel and applying it to my face for several days. I then spent las...
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