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31 People found this comment helpful

My daughter, age 13, has had issues with her skin since she was very little. We started using the Elidel and were very pleased with the results. I heard and read the results regarding cancer and we stopped using it. I had become very concerned. Nothing else seemed to work nearly as well as Elidel. Now, when the breakouts are bad we apply a very small amount to only the affected area and it is enou...

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36 People found this comment helpful

My infant was given this med at the hospital in 2003. I was unaware of the potential side effects and the Dr. asured me it was safe for my infant. It was not!!!!! Do not use this product believe me its not worth the risk. My child now 8 is almost living a normal life. This drug should be taken off the market!!!!!

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Shantel | 25-34 | Female | Patient
10/12/2023
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 1.0
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I was prescribed elidel back in 2001 my whole body was severely burned by the cream...This cream has changed my life for the worst ??

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KH | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/24/2023
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 2.0
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I have eczema on my eyelids and I can say that this cream does NOT work at all and it is VERY expensive. I am extremely unhappy with this product and since it doesn't work I am out of the money I paid. Of course because it is a prescription, you can not return it for a refund. I have told all the optometrists that I work with not recommend this product for their patients.

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Mahrm | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/2/2023
Condition: Condition Where Part of the Skin Loses Pigment
Overall rating 1.0
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After 6 weeks of use I have severe skin discoloration!! Do not use this medication!!!

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/27/2023
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 5.0
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I had dermatitis on my eyelids and this cream saved my life. I went to so many doctors and one dermatologist and was misdiagnosed. So everything they prescribed me actually made my eyes 100x worse. Before I decided to give up, I went to another dermatologist and he seemed pretty confident that using Elidel and fragrance free products would work. So thankful it did! Within 2 weeks I had my regular eyelids back, and I was so happy after dealing with this for almost a year! I’m so happy with my results and glad I can look like myself again.Read More Read Less

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eczemagirl | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/19/2023
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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I developed eczema at the age of 27 and mainly around my eyes. I was waking up everyday with cracked, red, swollen eyes so much so I was embarrassed to go outside. I tried many different steroid creams that my doctor prescribed but nothing seemed to work and my skin was just getting worse. My doctor then prescribed me this cream and it basically changed my life. It completely cleared up my eczema in all my problem areas and they haven't been back since.

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Charla | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/1/2023
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 4.7
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It is very light , not sticky, and does not stain. It helps a lot against the itching and burning immediately. My rashes got better over night. They went away after a three days, but came back as I stopped using it too soon. The only bad thing is that I got it on my lips and had 4 herpes outbreaks. I also caught the flu. Elidel lowers your immune system, and it even says so in the paper that comes with the box. you can have outbreak of herpes, shingles and other latent viruses. It's also dangerous to drink any alcohol during treatment! I didn't read that either and got horrible flushes from one glas of whine on my weekend in Spain. So make sure to read about all the interaktions.Read More Read Less

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JJ | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/2/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Finally something that works for my PD (perioral dermatitis), I have suffered with this for over 20 years. It started to spread around my mouth and on my eyelids which is very painful. Neem oil helped paired with Cerve ointment but adding in Elidel, it has completely healed my face. Yes it is expensive, I am currently fighting with my insurance to cover this even though it's on their formulary with no limitations, they want PA...smh. I used single care discount and that was the cheapest for a 30 gram tube. This tube is just to get me started since my Dermatologist prescribed me the 100 gram tube (waiting for approval from insurance), which would last me forever! I have read all the reviews on this cream from many websites. This cream may work for you or it may not, you won't know unless you try it. Plus it does warn that it may burn for the first couple days or so bc it is healing your skin. After putting it on apply a cold compress to help stop the burning. Don't stop using bc it burns then leave a bad review. I always look at the long term users, not short term, bc they stuck with it not giving up. Read More Read Less

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Marie | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/17/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Has anyone out there successfully used this drug (or tacrolimus, Protopic) for accutane-induced vulvar irritation? My daughter was on clobetasol and oral prednisone for this for a short term during her second month of accutane, but obviously can't stay on those drugs for her whole accutane course. Tried tacrolimus- super burning, worse than original symptoms. Getting prescribed Elidel to try, as its milder and a cream. Any ideas for how to make this be more tolerable? They say it can burn for the first few days- but its pretty rough to think of doing! She doesn't want to go off the accutane, its working so well....thanks, if anyone has experience out there. Read More Read Less

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colleen | 0-2 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
5/6/2021
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 3.7
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this medication was given to me for my 3 month old son. His eczema was over 50% of his body and he was covered in weeping sores and scabs. This was a miracle product! But he needed it all over his body all the time. A friend suggested I look into the cause of the eczema even though the doctor told me it was all genetic. Turns out my son was allergic to about 7 different foods. I stopped eating them, he stopped getting it in the breastmilk and his eczema cleared up on its own. About five years later I found out about the black box warning. I highly recommend looking for causes rather than relying on this medication.Read More Read Less

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nmauer78 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/21/2020
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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AFter years of GPs misdiagnosing my scaley red patchy skin I went to a dermatologist a freind recomended. She took one look at my skin and said "eczema" and recomended Elidel. At first I balked at the price- with insurance- but figured if it worked it was worth it. And it WORKED. After only a couple applications the puffy red scaley patches on my eyes were gone. Its a lifesaver!!

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Melissa | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/15/2020
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 3.7
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I�m not going to lie, this is a miracle cream for SHORT TERM SUCCESS. Let me repeat, SHORT TERM SUCCESS. If you research elidel you will see it is dangerous to use long term as it is an immunosuppressant and is linked to skin cancer. I used elidel for 7 days and boy did it work. I was over the moon excited that the red bumps and itching was gone, but not for long. As soon as I stopped elidel my dermatitis came back and was 10 times worse! Many people can�t ever stop using this because of the withdrawal effects. If you want to stay on a dangerous medication forever than this is for you. If you are looking for long term success without the dangers of using this cream, don�t even start it because you will be extremely disappointed once you stop. Read More Read Less

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Jai C | 35-44 | Male | Patient
8/15/2019
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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I had severe eczema on my face, forehead, cheeks and eyebrows nearly all my life. I was ok at school, but when I hit college, the eczema just flared up and went totally out of control. It was so scaly and flaky and itchy on a daily basis that due to my constant scratching, I had no eyebrows left as they had fallen out. And my skin was so damaged that new eyebrows couldn't grow. My face was always red like I had severe sunburn. Mentally I was in a really bad place due to the eczema. I suffered with it really badly. Normal conventional facial medication prescribed by the GP did very little and sometimes it made the itching and scratching even worse. It was towards the end of 2003 that I accidently came across Elidel whilst reading a newspaper. There was an article in the newspaper on how well Elidel had helped someone’s young child that was suffering with severe eczema. I approached my GP and told him about it and said I would like to try it. He found and prescribed it for me. And that was just over 12 years ago. Just after a few weeks of using Elidel, my face actually started to heal. My skin tone changed and so did its texture. I just couldn’t believe it. The colour actually came back to what it should have been originally, which was a colour which I had actually forgotten. Even in the early stages of using the medication, the results came quick and even the GP commented on how well my skin had improved. There was no more itching or the need and desire to scratch. It has totally eradicated the eczema and has been absolutely life changing. People wouldn’t even believe that I ever had eczema. Now in 2019 I just apply a few small dabs on my cheeks after showering. I don’t ever need to apply any to my forehead. And after the application, I just apply some normal Vaseline intensive care. This medication has truly changed my life and I hope that those that need it can find it and try it. Read More Read Less

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Elizabeth | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/14/2019
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 1.0
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I had small dry patches on my arms with discoloration. I was described Elidel. After using it for 10 days I suddenly developed a cold sore on the inside of my lip. Never had one before. It was bad. I stopped using it. I waited a couple of months and tried again. Another cold sore emerged. It is one of the side effects. Done using. I have a new unopened tube. Interested in it?

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Eczema Surviver | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/14/2019
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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Having suffered from Eczema off and on all my life, this winter has be particularly bad with area around eyes and mouth red/raw. Used a number of steroid creams and no ease in condition. Consultant prescribed Elidel - Boy did it burn for the first 2 days. I thought my face was going to melt, it was so painful. Stuck with it and now no stinging and WOW!! face a little dry around eyes but improving each day, no redness and looking a lot healthier. Glad i put up with the discomfort as I'm now so pleased to find a product that's working. Only 1 week of use and I feel human again.Read More Read Less

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ck | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/5/2018
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 4.0
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I began getting eczma skin irritations around my eyes and on my temples. I tried several over the counter meds with no success. My skin was red, very itchy and became quite noticeable. I went to a dermatologist who prescribed Elidel. I applied the cream to all effected skin areas. The first application burned my skin (my the dermatologist said it might) so I washed it off over night. The next morning I then applied it more sparingly and the burning was mush less. Each time I used it, it burned less and cleared my skin up more and more. Now I use it with no burning and my symptoms are significantly improved. I use a light application twice a day and I'm very happy with the results. I wish this was a cure, but in my own eczema is a chronic condition, so Elidel is likely my long term solution. Now all they need to do is make the price more reasonable.Read More Read Less

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Nand | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/7/2018
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 2.0
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My dermatoligist prescribed Elidel with confidence. She first gave a sample to try, and later I'd have to buy it. She was extremely sure of the expected result. First, the medicine, despite my gold plan, was prohibitively expensive. Second, the medicine did not work for me at all. I used it just as the doc advised but there was absolutely no improvement.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2018
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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I had uncontrolled atopic dermatitis on my face, ears and chin area. Nothing worked; Dr.gave me Elidel and said to use 2x day for 6 wks. Very soothing unlike other meds; After two weeks drastic improvement. Skin is soft with no itching or redness. Love the product.

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MSYG | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/23/2017
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 5.0
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I was getting eczema under the inner portion of my eyes. I was using steroids during every flair up only for the eczema to come right back a couple weeks later. I was finally prescribed Elidel which seems to be working wonderfully. I am careful not to get it in my eyes since it is very close to my inner eye. The texture of the skin under my eye seems like it is returning back to normal. Using the steroids under the eye was starting to change the texture under my eyes and only worked temporarily, that is why I decided to try Elidel. So far, so good. Dr said to use twice a day for 3 weeks. I am on day 7 so I will update this in a month or so. Crossing my fingers. Read More Read Less

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sydherma | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/12/2017
Condition: Eczema Skin Condition Resisting Treatment
Overall rating 1.7
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have had eczema on my face since i can remember and was prescribed elidel and its been around 4 days and have only noticed a change in the texture of my skin, but redness and MASSIVE irritation still occurs. OUCH!

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livewireis | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/31/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a sever cold and runny nose and went on a boat charter and created a very infected sore just below my nose on my bow of my lip. It turned black. My Dr gave me this and my lip became more black and eventually scuffed off and there was pink new skin in 6 weeks of use and I used for another 6 weeks and my skin looks the same as it was before.

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