Pimecrolimus topical for Eczema User Reviews (Page 2)

• Philip
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2021

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Amazing. Have had seborrhoeic dermatitis on face, scalp, ears, chest and butt crack for years. Used moderate strength steroid for a week or two every month (not ideal on face and around eyes) to control it but it kept flaring up a week or so after stopping. Had elidel for 2 months, only used half a tube (7.5g approx) and symptoms settled with no side effects. Only need to use it one or two days a week to keep it under control without the need for any steroid!"

• Ksde
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 19, 2020

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "After daily use of topical steroids (was told I needed topical steroids by Drs to treat does milk protein related rash as an infant) for 40 years, I started topical steroid withdrawal at the advice of my daughter who covered it in med school. I used elidel for a couple years off and on then stopped for several months. Recently I tried using it again and I've had severe swelling in my face. Raised lymph nodes under my arms. I believe my skin is looking for the elidel however this time using it, it hasn't been effective. Find your allergy/irritant and stay away from this demonic med and topical steroids."

• MaryC
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2021

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Eczema on my hips for past 23 plus years and it was always manageable with different creams but with all the TV commercials saying meds are out there for eczema I decided to visit my dermatologist and ask for help so when I had a flare I didn't have to use steroids. I tried Eucrisa which was decent but messy (an expensive version of Vaseline). I asked for something else and he offered Elidel. After two days I was so itchy but I managed to give it 7 days and I just can't do it anymore. One week was too much and my patches are redder and angrier... Elidel did NOTHING for my Eczema not a darn thing... no side effects, not better, just itchier and drier like I was using nothing! Had to go back to my regular reliable creams and occasional steroids."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2023

"Started using this and within 3 days I had all the symptoms that were described in the brochure about side effects. My wife also had all the same symptoms. Its been over a week and I still feel like crap. I would think twice about using this product. At $106 per tube and feeling this bad is not worth it. It did nothing."

• Amy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2023

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Amazing! I had major breakouts around my lips, upper lip, eyelids, under my eyes, and all around my face. After using Eldiel within 4 days I’ve seen a HUGE improvement. With eczema, it comes and goes. Not this time, been using it for about a month now and I can say gladly I had no flare-ups and my face is clear. Using the cream did make me feel a bit nauseous."

• So...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2023

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Using it for the treatment of dermatitis around my mouth. It has only been about a week but it appears to be clearing up. I have tried hydrocortisone, Aklief, Mupirocin, and Metrogel) before to no avail. No reported side effects."

• Abs
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 20, 2018

"Been using cream since I was about 8 years old after other creams failed to work and I had to see a specialist. I am now 18 and still using elidel. My eczema flares up with stress and elidel keeps it under control during these times, the rest of the time I use a moisturiser. I still have outbreaks but have found other ways to cope to keep my eczema at a moderate level. When I first started the cream it had a burning sensation but I no longer experience this."

• S_Kx
• April 12, 2021

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "I have suffered from eye eczema since 2016. It came on during a period where I was very depressed. I have tried everything OTC costing hundreds. Emollients make the condition worse especially paraffin based. I was prescribed Elidel as nothing else has worked. I have a red rash, scaling, peeling raised rash and discoloration. I tried elidel around my eyes alone and noticed it does cause soreness. I have started to apply it with hydrocortisone ointment (not hydrocortisone cream/can make skin more sore especially if it is already irritated) although this isn't ideal. I apply it twice a day and do not use anything else whilst treating eczema including other moisturizers. Use elidel alone once the rash and other symptoms clear then proceed with moisturizers Keep an eye to ensure it doesn't enter the eyes as this will make it worse. Overall its fantastic and the only one that clears it up. Check all creams and soaps etc. if you can go without the suspected products you’ll notice a difference."

• Obama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2021

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Had severe weeping eczema covering nearly the entirety of my face for over 4 months. I tried topical steroids, diets, etc but nothing worked. After using elidel cream for only 3 days as well as constantly washing my face, my eczema nearly entirely disappeared!"

• LER
• April 27, 2017

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "I have developed eczema around my eyes for the last two years. Elidel burns my skin, makes my eyes water, and makes my nose run. In other words, it makes it worse for me."

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2012

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "I have found that this medicine does clear up my eczema temporarily. However, I find that I have a lot of burning sensations around my face- specifically my eyes feel very very warm when I'm using it."

• Guest
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 16, 2013

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Used for eyelid eczema twice daily for 8 years. "

• andrea...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 25, 2014

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Used Elidel for 10 years. In days flare ups would clear up . Side effects skin would feel hot. After 10 years my body build up a tolerance and doesn't really work anymore."

• Itchy...
• June 17, 2017

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "I've suffered from facial eczema for many years now. Within 2 days of starting Elidel I began to see clearing. After 1 week my skin looks healthy again. Works Great and Stops the Itch!"

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2009

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Seems to be clearing up the skin pretty fast so far, but it does burn. Anyway, I can deal with that, as long as it clears up the skin."

• Noel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 28, 2012

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "My sister had eczema and when she used it everything went. Simple! "

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2009

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "I have used this product and it did not work for me. My condition was later in life (24 years of age). I hope this helps."

• Kec
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2018

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Cleared up my toddlers eczema on his around his eye after steroids failed. Occasionally when it can comes back I use elidel at first sign and within two days it's healed. Works for us!"

• BZano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2017

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "This did not work at all"

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2016

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Elidel is the best! The only product that finally worked in my case. I am using it since 2007 and love it!"

• jamal
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2019

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "It is very effective"

• oupsie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2018

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Eczema cleared up with in 2 weeks."

• Mary
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 29, 2020

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "Elidel works well on the bubbly oozing break outs. Nips them in the bud. Use as needed. But if I use it around my neck and shoulders I will have muscle soreness/stiffness in that area."

• andrea
• July 11, 2021

Elidel (pimecrolimus) "it works great for me, everyone on here is saying how it sucks for them but I put a little on my cheeks and rub it in and it works fine"

• Corey
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 3, 2018

"Works great on my psoriasis, the only downside is reacts with alcohol causing a feeling of intense warmth/heat."