Professional Opinion-Immune system

[confused1969]

Dr. HHH, I posted a question several months ago about my use of topical Elidal and test results.  I have been using this medication for years now on a small area of my face.  I was OK with my test results until I read that Elidel was chemically similiar to tacrolimus a calcineurin inhibitor that is used in transplant patients.  I test orally via the OraQuick test 3,4,5, and 8 months out.  All negative.  I also had a 6 month blood EIA test done through Quest labs with a non-reactive result.  My questions are as follows:
1. Given the length of time I have been using Elidel do you think it could have prevented my body from developing antibodies to HIV.  My lymphocyte number at the 6 month blood test was around 1800 normal.  
2. Should I have any additional tests or let this go?

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Stop worrying. The reason that elidel is administered topically is that little is absorbed and thus side effects such as immunosuppression are minimized.  If you had acquired HIV, your test would be positive.  Believe your test results.  You do not have HIV and you do not need further testing.  EWH

[Edward W Hook, MD]

To repeat.  This is not an issue.  End of story.  EWH

[confused1969]

I was only worried because of the length of time I had been using Elidel on a daily basis.

[alienshadow]

let it go and live life to its fullest as you said you have been reading dont bother doing these things when you have worries on the mind especially when its related to an std