Protopic for Atopic Dermatitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Brock...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2020

"Patches, newer outbreak of atopic dermatitis not going away with desonide cream. Nasty breakout on right bicep and contact with that side of my body. You can feel and see heavy blotchy lines. Tried Protopic oinment this evening for the first time (Day 1), and yes I experienced the initial painful itching and burning experienced by so many. I put ice in a baggie directly on the affected areas and instant relief, although it probably dilutes the Protopic strength. I keep on icing as needed. I will do as so many of you recommend and hang in with it for a spell. I'm thinking twice a day until cleared. Thanks so much. I will report back on progress soon.- Brock"

• Shel
• January 4, 2023

"It’s only been 5 days-but the itching and burning this stuff caused made me want to rip my skin off. So far no miracle improvement that others have reported. If anything the rash looks and feels worse"

• Kate
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2021

"Burning sensation worsened over about 5 days of use. None the first time, then a bit after application, and now a severe delayed reaction (the next day, so I can't just wash it off), nearly constant, and worsened with water. Feels like exposure to jalapenos on sensitive skin like near the eyes. Hasn't had any effect on my eczema yet either. Can't stick it out to see if it gets better."

• qrk
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2017

"Applied this to treat what looked like a mix of folliculitis and atopic dermatitis flares (but which turned out to be just atopic dermatitis) on both lower legs, especially the shins. Itchiness, redness and dryness abated about 80% after one week without any initial irritations or burning sensation. There is no feeling of soreness or increased sensibility whatsoever, I've basically just stopped thinking about those problematic parts of my skin, so there's that passive psychological boost, too. Only 9/10 because long term results are still unknown and because it's pretty greasy."

• Archie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2022

"Like rubbing lava on my skin, makes me feel like I'm on fire, makes my skin redder and worse. Increases my stress levels causing me to scratch more. The worst thing I have ever been prescribed for this condition."

• Blowt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2022

"I went camping over memorial day at our Ranch... Long story short, its Oklahoma its summer, IT'S CHIGGER TIME! Got torn up on my genitals. After an appt at Urgent Care and a negative STD test for herpes, the clap, syphillis, etc. The doc gave me some antibiotics (Cephlaxen 500mg x 4 daily & Hydroxyzine). After 4 days all looked promising, ran out of antibiotics... All resumed. After 3 days of swearing I would castrate myself just to stop the itch ... Went to a dermatologist. Same tests for STD's all over again, but was given more antibiotics and 0.1% Protopic. Put on at 1205pm after picking up from pharmacy. About 1900 my penis was burning"

• Jay
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 14, 2021

"Don't bother with protopic it works wonders but you can only use it for 6 weeks. This is what I do and it works. Over active immune system Vitamin deficiency Triggers Stress Food allergies ???? Before food 3 times a day Vitamin d spray (2000 iu) per spray 6 sprays a day (12000 iu) lower when symptoms improve to (6000 iu) daily Cbd full spectrum spray 6 sprays a day (800mg)  Mtc oil as a base (Normal function of immune system) Multi vitamins Dead Sea salt bath, shower off salt water after bath"

• Tina
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2021

"LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE. Before: my whole face was covered in dry, itchy, red, painful eczema - I could barely open my eyes or move my mouth. It was horrible Went to my dermatologist; within one week it almost completely cleared up - i saw DAILY improvements. it was amazing. I love it so much!! I haven't had a flareup in MONTHS. I don't use it on a daily basis, only to treat mild red patches at times. very good for prevention NO side effects for me. It's gentle and loving."

• take...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2022

"Dermatologist prescribed for facial dermatitis. After some time, warts appeared due to lack of immunity. Please take caution, I have warts now for over 3 months. Remedy is to allow the immunity to redevelop over months and then with nitrogen removal. A very unpleasant experience."

• d612
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2022

"2/4/22 I woke up to red swollen eyes. I went to my primary care doctor who prescribed prednisone. The medication made the swelling go away. When I was done with the steroids the swelling would immediately come back. I was on 3 rounds of steroids, including a steroid shot. My doctor could not determine the cause of the swelling. I was sent to see a dermatologist, rheumatologist and allergist. All of my blood work came back negative for an autoimmune disease (they thought the swelling was possibly Lupus) The allergist finally prescribed protopic last week. It was very expensive, not covered by insurance, but I was willing to try anything. I needed to get off steroids since I had been on them since February. I started the Protopic Tuesday and this is Thursday and my eyes look like they are improving. When I apply the ointment, it does burn and itch, but it is manageable for me. If it helps stop the swelling and I don't have to miss work, then I will deal with the minor side effect."

• Salma
• October 19, 2021

"Was prescribed this cream after suffering with really bad eczema on my face, after a week my eczema went away but started getting really bad acne which I’ve never had before. It also made my skin tingle and burn. It works but the side effects aren’t worth it."

• Vdano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 26, 2021

"I was given this by my dermatologist for my ezcema. Was not told it would burn or that it had a black box for cancer. Said it was safe to use on eyelid eczema. Now I have the droopiest and swollen eyelids because of it. The areas where protopic were used also have increased flakiness and prone to breakdowns."

• Rob
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2023

"I've been using Protopic for two weeks for my eczema on my feet. Steroid creams stopped working and made the skin very thin. After being prescribed Protopic 0.1%, the first day was crazy itchy and couldn't sleep. But after the next day, I applied it again in the same spot, and it wasn't itchy anymore. My weeping eczema started to clear up miraculously. I had a few drinks one night, and everything went nuts, a burning itch where my eczema was, and it started up the flare all over again! I obviously cannot even have a small amount of alcohol while using Protopic. Overall, the best results out of any skin ointment for eczema. Let's hope after not drinking for a while, I can get a handle on this relapse."

• Norm
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 18, 2022

"I'm in the UK and retired now so all of my meds are free. I'd suffered with red sore patches on my face for years, and occasionally used steroid cream to alleviate things knowing it was not the best thing to do. I was referred to a Dermatologist at the hospital and she put me on Protopic 0.1 to be used once a day for a week to see how I got on with it. Like other people have said, for a few days my face felt hot but the results after 3 days were amazing! I now use the ointment for a couple of days if I get a fare up, and it works like magic."

• Anonymous
• November 14, 2009

"Protopic helped my wife in vitiligo treatment. She has been using 0.03% for face, and 0.1% for body, and it reduced vitiligo almost completely within several months, without any side effects."

• MSS
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 23, 2019

"This was a nightmare for the first week, awake all night, itching and burning. The doctor warned me about this and told me to stick it out, so glad I did. Gave me my life back."

• Disap...
• September 24, 2018

"Check side affects of this cream It has a warning about lymphoma!"

• SPV
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2023

"I had some dermatitis on my right eye, so my doctor told me to try it. On the first night, it would not stop burning. It felt like it was 100 degrees on my eye."

• Tswwa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2022

"This is a terrible product, only way to heal from any skin condition is to heal your gut, I was our on steroids and protopic and now I'm going through topical steroids withdrawn for 9 months"

• Taurus
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 17, 2020

"Had patch test for cosmetic ingredients and am allergic to the preservative kathon (methylisothiazolinone). Tried many cortisone creams but Protopic was the only treatment that worked."

• Ozzy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2021

"First two days using this on my face, and ears, the burning was really bad. But that passed, and seems to be working well on day four."

• Tee
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2021

"It’s a 10/10 for me. After a whole year being under treatment, I am finally done & I am honestly scared to try anything on my face anymore. Thanks to my Dermatologist I know she has my back."

• Leo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 28, 2022

"I used it and it started to sting and made me feel a little bit dopey but the next day it really helped"

• Adolf
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 27, 2019

"I use protropic for dermatomyositis VA covers most of my prescription costs."