Elidel for Eczema User Reviews (Page 2)

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Dan...
September 10, 2015

"I started using Elidel about a month ago after being diagnosed with eczema on my face, arms, and shoulders, and after topical corticosteroid creams failed to work. Elidel cleared up my skin very nicely. This summer has been very hot and humid where I live, so my skin has had quite a few breakouts. As long as I used the Elidel at least twice a day, my eczema remains under control. The only side effect I have noticed is a warming sensation on my face, but I can live with that. Elidel is by far the best product I have used, and thankfully I have a drug plan where I work because it is expensive."

9 / 10

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Phi...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 29, 2021

"Amazing. Have had seborrheic 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!"

10 / 10

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Mar...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 2, 2021

"Eczema on my hips for the 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."

1 / 10

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

"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."

8 / 10

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Ksd...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 19, 2020

"After daily use of topical steroids (was told I needed topical steroids by doctors to treat this 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 of 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 medication and topical steroids."

2 / 10

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S_K...
April 12, 2021

"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 while 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, it's 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."

10 / 10

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

"Amazing! I had major breakouts around my lips, upper lip, eyelids, under my eyes, and all around my face. After using Elidel, 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."

8 / 10

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Oba...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 12, 2021

"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!"

10 / 10

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LER...
April 27, 2017

"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."

1 / 10

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Gue...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
January 16, 2013

"Used for eyelid eczema twice daily for 8 years."

9 / 10

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and...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 25, 2014

"Used Elidel for 10 years. In days, flare-ups would clear up. Side effects: skin would feel hot. After 10 years, my body built up a tolerance and doesn't really work anymore."

7 / 10

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Itc...
June 17, 2017

"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!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 27, 2009

"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."

8 / 10

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

"Cleared up my toddler's eczema around his eye after steroids failed. Occasionally, when it comes back, I use Elidel at the first sign, and within two days, it's healed. Works for us!"

10 / 10

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Noe...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 28, 2012

"My sister had eczema, and when she used it, everything went away. Simple!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 29, 2009

"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."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
September 8, 2016

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

9 / 10

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BZa...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 2, 2017

"This did not work at all."

1 / 10

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and...
July 11, 2021

"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."

7 / 10

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oup...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 14, 2018

"Eczema cleared up within 2 weeks."

9 / 10

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Mar...
Taken for 10 years or more
January 29, 2020

"Elidel works well on the bubbly, oozing breakouts. 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."

7 / 10

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jam...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 31, 2019

"It is very effective."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
November 18, 2021

"This cream is amazing. With severe facial eczema, this cream completely cleared it."

10 / 10

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