A 33-year-old member asked:

Does elidel (pimecrolimus) %1 cream reverse skin pigmentation?

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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered

Dermatology 45 years experience

Indirectly: This calms skin inflammation and this will indirectly lighten the skin.

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A 35-year-old male asked:

For lupus Rash,which cream is better; PROTOPIC 0.1% or ELIDEL (pimecrolimus) 1% ? and please describe the difference between the two. Thanks.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

My skin is dry and sensitive. Tried a dozen of moisturizer and none of them work. Not even vaseline. Any suggestion? Can I use elidel (pimecrolimus) as moisturizer ? For long term?

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A 27-year-old female asked:

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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A 19-year-old male asked:

Can a cream like elidel be harmful if too hot? Can damage skin? Can damage hair follicles?

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Why is elidel (pimecrolimus) given for alopecia universalis?

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