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Pimecrolimus topical and Peeling: What Users Say

Brand names: Elidel

Peeling: mentioned by 4 users (3.8%)

Based on user experiences from 105 Pimecrolimus topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 18.1%
itching 13.3%
swelling 7.6%
dry skin 5.7%
dryness 4.8%
rash 4.8%
redness 4.8%
pain 3.8%
peeling 3.8%
stinging 2.9%

Reviews for Pimecrolimus topical

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "peeling". Clear filters to view all 105 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ora...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 6, 2019

For Eczema "I started using Elidel about a week ago. The first day I put it on, it was unbearably burning and itching. The second day, it was still stinging but not as bad, and now when I use it, it doesn't burn anymore. It clears me up pretty fast, but I still get dry, peeling skin at the application site. I’ve noticed since starting, I’ve gotten way more tired. Like I sleep for 8 hours and can't get out of bed, dead tired."

9 / 10
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  • Mie...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 23, 2021

For Eczema "Have been using Elidel for the past week. At first, on and off, and when I was off it, my eczema came back tenfold. Bright red, flaky face. Horrible and not even near the 'normal eczema.' Have been using it more persistently the past month and even longer. Now my tube is almost empty, so I stopped. And my face is bright red and VERY TIGHT! It's horrible. I find myself back in the negative loop of 'what is going on?' Am I reacting to food or is it the cream? I just don't know anymore. But I do know that I don't want to be dependent on this cream. I wish doctors would help me live a life off meds."

1 / 10
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  • Mea...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 25, 2018

For Atopic Dermatitis "I have atopic dermatitis, and I've had it for my whole life. I was miserable, so my doctor prescribed me Elidel. It made me worse. It made me peel really bad, like huge chunks of skin would fall off of my body. It also dried out my skin. I will never use this again."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 22, 2016

For Eczema "Frustrated with the lack of effectiveness of any of the medications I have been given for this condition - including Elidel. Still experiencing extreme itchiness, oozing, peeling, and cracked skin. Over the years, more areas of my body are affected by this condition. Painful and unsightly."

5 / 10
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