A 27-year-old female asked:
is elidel (pimecrolimus) affective in treating rosacea or will it make it worse?
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Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered
25 years experience Dermatology
It may help: Elidel (pimecrolimus) is a non-steroidal topical medicine that can help treat inflammation. Many patients with rosacea will need a topical steroid at times for flare-ups. However, Elidel (pimecrolimus) is a little more expensive than common, and certainly appropriate, topical steroids. You may want to discuss this with your doctor.
Answered on May 2, 2015
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Dr. Marc Sanders answered
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Yes: Elidel (pimecrolimus) is an anti-inflammatory medication that may help the facial redness of rosacea, but will not help the pimples.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kelvin White answered
33 years experience Family Medicine
Possibly: It is a mild topical steroid cream, so it may not help or hurt, but if rash worsens, stop using and see your provider
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Wooming answered
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No: You can use Elidel (pimecrolimus) safely for long periods.
It is a non steroid. Sounds like it is helping the bumps - but you have to use it. You may ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Norman Levine answered
51 years experience Dermatology
Seb. dermatitis: Seborrheic dermatitis is a form of eczema. The description is good for your rash being seborrheic dermatitis.
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