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Is protopic cream a safe option for discoid lupus rather than strong steroid cream?
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Yes: Preferred on face. Another alternative is Eucrisa ointment. Protopic [tacrolimus] is only available as an ointment. Elidel [pimecrolimus] is a cream.
Answered 8/12/2018
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