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A member asked:

I use protopic(just dab)for skin issue on side of mouth. is it harmful for my 5mnth old if when i cuddle him, he accidentaly comes in contact with it?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: Protopic , despite the Black Box warnings, is quite safe even applied directly on a 5-month old. It is unfortunate that the Black Box warning and its high cost have prevented it from being more commonly used for skin conditions particularly atopic dermatitis.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2015

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