Enstilar User Reviews & Ratings
Enstilar has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 70 reviews on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.
Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
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Plaque Psoriasis | 44 reviews for Plaque Psoriasis | 58 medications | |
Psoriasis | 26 reviews for Psoriasis | 322 medications |
Reviews for Enstilar
- Sub...
- July 13, 2021
For Plaque Psoriasis "Over the years, I have been prescribed many different treatments, including blue light. Some were better than others, but none as effective as Enstilar. Prior to using Enstilar, I rarely went out. The emotional journey and embarrassment about my appearance have been ongoing. My body is 50% covered in psoriasis, including my hands, feet, face, and scalp. The first time I used it, the results were amazing within 7 days, and I stopped the treatment as I was elated with the results. The psoriasis came back with a vengeance after about a month clear. The specialist suggested I try it again, which I did. He suggested using it for the full 4 weeks, even if it cleared, and insisted I massage it in thoroughly. I was completely clear (bar a few small patches on my legs) for six months. It recently came back, and I completed another four weeks with just as amazing results. Enstilar has changed my life and increased my confidence. Use it to the exact instructions of your doctor."
- Kom...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 16, 2020
For Psoriasis "It seems to work at first, but once you stop using it, psoriasis comes back more aggressive. I was almost clear, but I decided to use Enstilar to 'speed up' the clearance: it did exactly the opposite, and now I'm back to square one. HOW do I know it's Enstilar? Because I put the foam only on my upper body and didn't use it for my legs. Now legs are okay, while the upper body is disastrous. This happened with so many people. I think this product needs to be re-evaluated, and the company must be questioned because they know it only works temporarily."
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- Emi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 14, 2019
For Plaque Psoriasis "I have had severe psoriasis since I was 7 years old and would argue my quality of life has been affected as a result. Upon going back to the GP after a 5-year hiatus in steroid creams, UVA/UVB, and preparation for cyclosporin, my GP recommended this as one last shot before autoimmune suppressors. WOW I’ve used three applications over three nights and there is barely any visible redness to my skin. The splits in my skin have begun to heal, and I am literally scale-free at this moment in time. I would argue that compared to a lifetime of pain, low self-esteem, and bloodied bedsheets, a couple of weeks with Enstilar smeared on your body shouldn’t put you off. NB) I get this medication for £9 on the NHS, but I’ve been told it retails to the NHS for around £75."
- Jak...
- May 3, 2021
For Plaque Psoriasis "I live in London, and a 60-gram dispenser costs me 12 bucks versus $1250 in the US. Having read some of the posts, yes, the foam is cold, but that's to preserve it. Although it's a bit greasy, it's nowhere near as bad as other creams I've tried over the years. This is definitely a miracle application. The best result is to apply it every day for one week and then just once a week thereafter, and you'll look totally normal and run to the beach!!"
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 27, 2020
For Plaque Psoriasis "I had spots of psoriasis on my forehead, scalp, and behind my ear, and I’ve had this condition since I was 4 years old (37 years). I’ve been prescribed different types of creams, but they had little effect on clearing up my skin. I saw immediate effect after 3 days of using this foam, and after a week, it totally cleared up. It’s not just the flakes that cleared up, but even the red patches are gone, and the itch is gone too. It’s hard to apply it to my scalp, as I cannot direct the nozzle in the right spot, so I always need someone to help me with that. It’s the most expensive treatment I bought for psoriasis, but it’s worth it!"
- Jul...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 25, 2019
For Plaque Psoriasis "I use Enstilar for my plaque scalp psoriasis. It's super expensive without insurance, like $1,080! But the actual foam itself is good. Didn’t completely clear up my scalp but definitely helps! Still have problematic spots all over, but it has broken down the majority of my plaque. I say plaque because my scalp was 90% covered in like a giant thick plaque, and I felt like I had the plague. I used this every day for 3 weeks, made my fine hair tacky and sticky. Tried plain old Dawn Dish Soap, used it in the shower a few times, and did the normal shampoo/conditioner routine after, and it helped SO MUCH!! I will say though it dried my scalp out, so I wouldn’t use it every day. But also, I found that heating some coconut oil, the one that’s safe for cooking and beauty use, up in the microwave, applying it to your hair with the Enstilar on it, before a shower, letting it soak in, then shower, WORKS AWESOME! Hope this helps anyone who is looking for a way to get this scaly stuff out of their hair!"
- Esm...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 1, 2020
For Psoriasis "I was prescribed Enstilar foam for scalp psoriasis. It worked very well, very fast. Challenge: how to remove medication from hair. Hair very sticky. By reading reviews, I found a remedy that works very well. Coconut oil (I used PAM coconut spray for pans, pots, etc.). I sprayed it on a saucer, heated it for 25 seconds in the microwave, and put it right on the sticky stuff in my hair. I left it for 15 minutes and washed it out with clear shampoo. Gone right away after having tried many other remedies. All the best."
- Joh...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 12, 2020
For Plaque Psoriasis "Enstilar is brilliant in the fact that it clears psoriasis fast, however, the problem with all these steroid-based skin treatments arises once you stop using them. The psoriasis returns with a vengeance, coming back faster and harder than before. According to my doctor, the way to use Enstilar is to hit the psoriasis hard and fast until the skin is clear and then use nothing more than moisturizer until the psoriasis returns and then repeat as before. This is terrible advice on a scaffold. I would be plagued with thick, scaly skin for most of the year, all year. The only treatment that works for psoriasis is very, very, very slow, however, it is always one step forward and is none other than plain old Calcipotriol (synthetic vitamin D). Enstilar, as with all other steroid-based treatments, is always one step forward and two steps back. My doctors are reluctant for me to carry on using Calcipotriol on a permanent basis, even though they have told me that using Calcipotriol indefinitely is fine."
- Art...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 11, 2021
For Plaque Psoriasis "I had moderate psoriasis plaques on my elbows, knees, and legs. My dermatologist asked me to try Enstilar. As soon as I started using it, the psoriasis immediately disappeared, but when the product finished and I stopped applying, the psoriasis came back with a very strong backlash. I developed a lot of new plaques all over my body, and they were very aggressive. I truly ask for any doctor to stop prescribing this drug. It should be re-evaluated as an effective treatment drug. I had a much worsening condition after using it. Do not use it!!!"
- Ala...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 30, 2020
For Plaque Psoriasis "Used the foam and saw results almost immediately. Permanently cleared a patch on my knee and cleared up my elbows. Then it came back harder than before. Elbows need to be treated almost daily and now new patches have appeared on my lower back. They were never there before. Running low on my can, but I don't think I'll refill due to pricing. It's just ridiculous. Great product, but I think your body gets used to it."
- Sar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 12, 2019
For Plaque Psoriasis "I have been using this product, Enstilar, for my hands and on top of my toes for 2 weeks, and it seems to be working really well. I am almost cleared up. The only problem I have is the price. No medication should cost $1,100. I had to pay $998.00 for this medication. I am not going to be able to get a refill because I can't afford it."
- Iro...
- December 11, 2019
For Plaque Psoriasis "I've been using this drug for a couple of years on my now mostly knees and elbows. It really works well. No more scaly skin in my bed or bloody sheets. I just can't believe the cost some people have claimed to pay. I live in Canada with the Ironworkers drug plan, and I pay 18 dollars. Thank you, Canada!"
- Hit...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 5, 2021
For Plaque Psoriasis "Had mild to moderate psoriasis for 15 years, tried every cream going, even Dovobet, which was useless. After reading this forum, I learned about Enstilar, so I mentioned it to my doctor, who prescribed 2x 60 mg cans of foam Enstilar for use over a 4-week period. Noticed results within days. After week 1, developed nasty side effects, i.e., rashes and unbelievable itching that kept me awake at night. Even so, stuck with the once daily treatment, and by week 4, psoriasis was almost gone. After week 5, side effects went together with any remaining psoriasis. This really is a miracle treatment. I read how many people found the application of the foam greasy, but if you want it enough, you put up with it, and yes, it even got rid of my scalp psoriasis, which was also in my ears."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 18, 2019
For Psoriasis "I've tried several other topical medications, including monthly steroid injections, and nothing seemed to work to get my scalp psoriasis under control. This has been a constant battle for me for over 18 years now. Enstilar has worked so well to get my psoriasis under control and to keep it under control. I pay $20 for two bottles through my prescription coverage."
- Bri...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 3, 2020
For Psoriasis "Recently just started using this. It's prescribed free of charge on our NHS, and it has worked amazingly so far. I have tried methotrexate in the past and light therapy, and neither have been as effective as this stuff."
- Bar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 28, 2018
For Psoriasis "My dermatologist prescribed Enstilar for psoriasis, mainly for my feet and hands, but after examination said I had it on my scalp as well. I've been using it for not quite one week yet, and I do feel better. My main concern is that I can't wash it out of my hair. I asked my hair stylist/colorist what to use. She suggested tea tree shampoo mixed with baking soda. I let it sit in my hair for a few minutes, then reapplied. I followed up with conditioner. I would say my hair is about 90% less greasy."
- Tin...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 18, 2020
For Plaque Psoriasis "I have been on almost every lotion, cream, and shampoo for psoriasis. New dermatologist gave me a full-size sample of Enstilar. After 9 years of picking, scratching, and cursing, I cried with happiness. After less than a week, my ears were clear. No itching, burning, or picking. My primary doctor said it's a miracle. I agree. Now it's time for more, and I know my insurance won't cover this, so I checked out-of-pocket cost, I almost had a stroke and heart attack. Without insurance, it's up toward $3,000.00. With a RX discount card, it's $1,200 - $1,600.00. I guess my ears will start looking like a vacant lot with 4 ft of tall grass... NASTY. Any help would be appreciated, I'm too old to die like this."
- Man...
- June 8, 2021
For Psoriasis "I’ve had psoriasis for about 15 years and never been able to get rid of it in my elbows, nails, scalp, and a few other places, and while I had some success with Betacap for my scalp, nothing else seemed to work. I’ve been using Enstilar for less than a week, and my elbows have returned to a once forgotten state, and it’s even made my nails look pink and healthy again. Obviously, the nails need to grow out to make them right, it’s the first time I’ve seen improvement in 15 years. As for the canned foam, I actually thought I got a dud because it comes out so fine and wispy, so I took it back to the pharmacy, and they gave me the tutorial... I think I was expecting hair mousse. This stuff isn’t greasy. Once it’s been on for 10 minutes, it’ll sink into your skin, and if you’re wearing a shirt, just wipe off the excess. If your skin is bad and it’s ruining your life, then you’ll take the hit. 100% happy with it right now and just need to keep the prescription topped up!"
- TL3...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 30, 2020
For Plaque Psoriasis "Tried Enstilar foam for my psoriasis, but it is too expensive, too greasy, too messy, and too much is wasted when spraying. It goes everywhere. Why should hands be used to apply it? Can't a product for psoriasis be applied as a roll-on or sponge tip applicator so no hands are needed to rub into infected areas?"
- coo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 2, 2016
For Psoriasis "This stuff is horrible! I was prescribed this for scalp psoriasis, and it made it worse. This stuff makes a mess, it gets all over clothes and bedding. Not only that, but it does not wash out of hair. I washed my hair eight times and even used Dawn dish soap, and still could not get it out of my hair."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 30, 2019
For Psoriasis "I suffer from scalp psoriasis, and lately it has flared to the point where steroid injections, clobetasol, and Xtrac (light therapy) didn't show any improvement. I'm not sure if it is because I am prescribed generic drugs or if my body has developed an immunity to the medications. However, I received a sample of Enstilar from my care provider, and I can truly say this works miracles. After my first application, I could feel thick layers of plaques slough off from my scalp. However, the downside is that it is extremely difficult to wash out. It took me 3 washes, and on my 3rd wash, I had to apply baking soda to my hair (not the roots) and let it sit for 15 minutes before washing it out. It stung a little, but I got the Enstilar out. The consistency is almost like glue is stuck in my hair!"
- hit...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 8, 2023
For Plaque Psoriasis "So I last commented on this forum using Enstilar in April 2021. Back then, it completely cleared my psoriasis. But in 2022, it returned, albeit not as badly as previously. This time, I consulted a dermatologist who advised again using Enstilar, but this time applying it twice daily for a month. Now, 2 weeks into the treatment, and psoriasis has almost disappeared. I am suffering from the side effects, however, it is worthwhile if it means seeing my skin free of psoriasis. I expect it will return again, time will tell. I have also been told to follow up the Enstilar with other creams to be used in monthly rotation (Exorex and Psoriderm)."
- Pip...
- April 17, 2021
"I have had psoriasis for ten years and have tried every lotion and potion. My doctor prescribed me Enstilar two weeks ago, and I have applied it daily, and it has dramatically reduced the flakiness and redness. I believe it is a miracle cure. Thoroughly recommend."
- meg...
- August 17, 2019
For Plaque Psoriasis "I'm mad because Enstilar worked so well for my psoriasis in just 12 hours - which means I have to continue to cake up my hair with this greasy product. I wore a thick cotton headband over the area I applied the product so I didn't ruin my bed sheets. The next day, I washed my hair 6 different ways and barely got all the product out. I recommend Dawn dish soap. It's the best I could get my hands on to get it out."
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For Plaque Psoriasis "I have literally tried everything, and nothing has worked for plaque psoriasis. I was prescribed light therapy, methotrexate, and a load of creams, pots, and potions. Nothing ever worked. I went to the doctor, and she put me on this stuff, Enstilar, and literally everything cleared up in around 2 weeks. Gone. Obviously, the condition rises again when it's not used, but it takes much longer to start showing. I use it now all over once a week and never have any trouble with the condition anymore. If you have not tried it yet, get on it!! Or should I say get it on you!"