PROTOPIC® Prescription for Rosacea

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PROTOPIC® Prescription for Rosacea

Jul 4, 2010

PROTOPIC Prescription for Rosacea

PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) Ointment

Product Use:

The PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) Ointment is a type of animmunosuppressant that reduces the immune system of the body in order to bring down the growth of eczema (atopic dermatitis) on skin. It may be used for other treatments outside this medication guide.

Indications and Usage:

The PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) Ointment is used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, skin condition called vitiligo, and serious refractory uveitis after a bone marrow transplantation.

Contraindications:

Use of the PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) Ointment can lead to several side-effects like swelling of face, throat, lips, or tongue, breathing problem, itching of skin, body aches, swollen glands, swollen hair follicles, headache, stomach upset, acne, feeling more sensitive to hot or cold temperatures.

Warnings:

PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) Ointment should not be applied on a child who is below 2 years. One should avoid sun lamps, exposure to sun, phototherapy treatments with UVA or UVB light, and tanning beds. In case one is pregnant or breast-feeding, a doctor should be always consulted before using PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) Ointment. Sunscreen lotion should be avoided on the treated skin if prescribed by the doctor. The treated skin should never be covered with a bandage. Consuming alcohol while using PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) Ointment can make your skin red. Also, never bathe after applying it.

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Related Questions and Answers
 
Rita W asks:
  
     
 
Best answer:
It can help in combination with good skin care. When you get it from your doctor get advice about management of the skin and possible topical treatments as well.
 
     
 
J DUB asks:
I was recently diagnosed w/ rosacea,would love some help w/ finding non-prescription products to help relieve my symptoms. I am currently using metrogel and westcort,but like to get off these. Thanks.
 
     
 
Best answer:
I have found great success with seabuckthorn oil soap by Face Doctor, this has reduced my redness by a ton! Seriously! My eye doctor told me about Face Doctor...he was concerned as Rosacea can cause blindness if left untreated... I also use Laroche-Posay products which have a moisturizer called Rosaliac with a slight green tint that reduces the look of the redness...these are gentle to the skin...Good luck! I try to stay out of the cold, the heat, the sun, away from alcohol and all the other things that can aggravate the redness
 
     
 
Andrew L asks:
  
     
 
Best answer:
Try cutting wheat out of your diet. and milk. They are two foods that can really mess up peoples systems, and there are a few skin problems out there where these trigger outbreaks. good luck!
 
     
 
Mike Smith UK asks:
Hi I have been recently prescribed BETAHISTINE for the treatment of rosacea, but when I googled the drugs it showed it was for vertigo and ear infections. Have I been mis-prescribed ? Phoned the Doctor today, they were uneasy about admitting a mistake but said that that particular drug wasnt normally administered for rosacea. Good job it didnt kill me eh ? Thanks everyone
 
     
 
Best answer:
Take it back to the chemist who gave you it.
 
     

One comment

  1. vitiligo / November 9, 2009

    seriously, this blog is splendid . I think im gonna stick around and read about 6 more of your posts. Later alligator

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