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I have dermatitis and rosacea & have been prescribed elidel (pimecrolimus). but of i go 2 days without using it i get bumps under the skin is this a withdrawal?
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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 have a chronic, that is, a long term problem!
Answered 3/21/2017
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