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Pimecrolimus

Pimecrolimus

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Brands

Elidel

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Headache
Fever
Itchy rash
Cough
Hypersensitivity
Itchy skin

Serious

Swollen glands

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How long should someone be on elidel (pimecrolimus)?

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What is the definition or description of: elidel (pimecrolimus)?

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Is elidel (pimecrolimus) an effective medication for vitiligo?

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Is Elidel (pimecrolimus) affective in treating rosacea or will it make it worse?

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Is it safe to take pimecrolimus in pregnancy?

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A 41-year old asked:

I have nasty eczema. How effective is elidel (pimecrolimus)?

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A 24-year old female asked:

How long will it take perioral dermatitis to heal with elidel (pimecrolimus)?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Is it possible for your skin to have a withdrawal from Elidel (pimecrolimus) cream?

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Is Elidel (pimecrolimus) an effective treatment for rosacea or will it make it worse?

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A member asked:

If I use elidel (pimecrolimus) once a day for years am i putting myself at increased risk for cancer?

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A 47-year old asked:

Why is elidel (pimecrolimus) given for alopecia universalis?

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A 33-year old asked:

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

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A 50-year old male asked:

Is Elidel (pimecrolimus) cream safe or is there a cancer risk? Thanks.

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A 34-year old male asked:

Does elidel (pimecrolimus) cream cause constant burning hot sensation in face for more than a day.Feels like face is on fire.Or it should not.Is it a temporary side effect that should subside in less time.

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A 32-year old asked:

Does elidel (pimecrolimus) help with the scars and acne?

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A 43-year old male asked:

I have a red rash which affect my face and chest area which scratches me a lot and cause the area to flake up . If I use elidel (pimecrolimus) it goes away?

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A 38-year old 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 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 26-year old male asked:

Which is the most effective cream for seborrheic dermatitis facial region ( ketocanzole 2% , ciclopirox 1%, or pimecrolimus 1%)?

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A 38-year old male asked:

I have a scalp lesion that was biopsied and diagnosed as Lichen Simplex. All topical corticosteroids and Pimecrolimus have failed in resolving the lesion. What is the next possible treatment choice?

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A 29-year old female asked:

My 4yr old daughter has a pigmentation under-eye that started small pink and is getting larger and whiter, elidel (pimecrolimus) iritated her skin.What could it be?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Flaky cheeks/eyebrows, burning, red. History of eczema. Elidel, (pimecrolimus) azoles, tea tree worsening problem. Could it be eczema not seb derm?

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A 29-year old female asked:

4yr old has pigmentation under her eye.I noticed redness and peeling when using elidel (pimecrolimus). Could she have a vitamin deficiency? Or allergy

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Yoni is 18mths old. Has had atopic dermatitis for 6 months. Treated for a while with hydrocortisone and last few weeks the dermatologist switched him to Elidel (Pimecrolimus). His dermatologist had him do blood tests to see if he wasn't allergic to gluten

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My b/s is 564 what should I do?

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