A member asked:

Does anyone have any experience with protopic ointment for the treatment of eczema? does it work?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Works for some : Some people with ezcema respond well to steroid ointments.. Others don't. Protopic works by stopping the immune system from releasing certain chemicals which can trigger the ezcema reaction. .. Different from steroids.

Answered 6/30/2014

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How long can you use protopic for eczema?

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