Elidel and Dry Skin: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2017

For Eczema "My daughter just turned two and has failed every conventional method of treating her eczema. We have seen multiple specialists, and after much consideration (due to the warnings and side effects), we decided to try Elidel. After 3 days, she was almost clear. By one week, she was free of eczema, severe itching (which is by far the worst symptom), and redness/dry skin. We stopped the medication as directed, and within one day, she was in a FULL flare. We thought perhaps we did not use it long enough? We tried it again daily for another week, and here we are again back in a full flare after daily use for two weeks! So discouraging! Has anyone exp. this???"

• Zom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2021

For Eczema "Developed dermatitis around my eyes. Flare-ups became more and more frequent and lasted longer each time. I didn't like the idea of putting cortisone on my eyelids for prolonged periods, so I did research on other safer alternatives. I've since switched to Elidel, and it has completely cleared up the rash, no more itching, no redness, and the damaged skin is finally getting a chance to heal. Used sparingly on my eyelids is enough to keep the dermatitis from reappearing. It can dry the skin out, but nowhere near as bad as cortisone. Counteract dryness with coconut oil, which works better than commercial moisturizers for me. We have Medicare in Australia, and the script cost me less than $20. Got my life back and building confidence again now my eyes don't look red and puffy. I used to get asked on a regular basis, 'What's wrong with your eyes? Are you high?' It was embarrassing since I have a professional job and really had me depressed for almost a year until Elidel came along and saved me."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2020

For Perioral Dermatitis "I have used Elidel for 6 months for perioral dermatitis. As soon as I stop, I get red patches with burning bumps. Before that, I used Fucidin, but that just made all the symptoms worse. After that, Rozex, which was drying my skin too much, and then used Elidel. At first, it seemed to be helping, but not anymore. I am on my first week of a 30-day antibiotic course, still no results, but I guess it's too early to see anyway."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 22, 2016

For Eczema "Frustrated with the lack of effectiveness of any of the medications I have been given for this condition - including Elidel. Still experiencing extreme itchiness, oozing, peeling, and cracked skin. Over the years, more areas of my body are affected by this condition. Painful and unsightly."

• Ter...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2017

For Eczema "After discovering the cost of the medication, I asked my physician if I could get a sample before buying it. The pharmaceutical company would not send samples. That should have been an indication that it might not be effective. I finally purchased the prescription of 30 g for $250. I have not found the product to be very effective. It makes the area applied to very dry, which leads to the skin cracking. Vaseline works as well as the Elidel at a fraction of the cost."

• LLC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2024

For Perioral Dermatitis "I had sore and dry skin around the mouth, it had a stinging/burning feeling for 1.5 weeks and was painful to even drink or open my mouth. I learned it’s perioral dermatitis, and the doctor recommended Elidel. My skin improved, and the dryness was gone on the 3rd day of application."