Pimecrolimus topical and Stinging: What Users Say

• 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."

• Flo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2017

For Atopic Dermatitis "Elidel, used in conjunction with applying Nizoral shampoo on my face for 7 minutes every day (as directed by my dermatologist - apply twice a week after 7 days), has almost completely cleared the dermatitis on my face and neck within a week. I now look normal and feel like I might finally have my life back again after years of struggling with steroid creams that eventually stopped working and, more recently, being off work and not leaving the house due to looking like a leper! No burning or stinging for me. Long may this phase continue."

• LLC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2024

For Perioral Dermatitis "I had sore and dry skin around the mouth, it had a stinging/burning feeling for 1.5 weeks and was painful to even drink or open my mouth. I learned it’s perioral dermatitis, and the doctor recommended Elidel. My skin improved, and the dryness was gone on the 3rd day of application."