Protopic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Miss...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2018

For Atopic Dermatitis "This product. -_- I've had eczema for as long as I can remember and now it's started to spread to new areas. Dermatologist prescribed this to use around face and neck as it's not a steroid. I was aware that it initially burns the first few times...almost to the point of rather dealing with eczema over the burning. (I've used it a handful of times now, as and when. It does soften the thick build up. However after applying the skin very sensitive to itching. Well...last night I itched my neck 2 hours after applying this...DO NOT DO THIS. I never knew "burning" had levels 10 times worse than experienced. Had to scrub the area and apply wet fannel for a good hour to calm it down. It may work, just not for the faint hearted."

• Tas
• January 23, 2018

For Atopic Dermatitis "Using this cream makes my skin as smooth as a baby’s bum. It honestly does work on my eczema however I only use it on my face as I cannot stand the burning sensation It’s greasy and so I only use it at night but the burning hot sensation is not pleasant on the first application This is why I won’t use it on my arms and legs as I cannot stand feeling this way. It robs me of my sleep on the first night of application however second and third day the burning sensation seems to subside I tend to spend most the night sticking my head out of the window to try and catch some cold air. It’s just awful but it actually works which is why I persevere"

• Anonymous
• December 20, 2020

For Atopic Dermatitis "This definitely works, but you must stick with it! When I first put it on my skin (face and neck only), it felt extremely hot and very, VERY itchy. I thought I was having an allergic reaction to it and/or my skin flare up was getting worse. After several hours the itching dissipated and my skin just felt hot in the worst affected areas - this wasn’t too bad at all. The redness also cleared up and my skin started looking totally normal (as if I didn’t have eczema). Pretty amazing result."

• life...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2024

For Atopic Dermatitis "A 45-year-old woman who has chronic eczema flares on my face, neck, and eyes worsening with perimenopause. I have used steroid cream historically on my body, but not on my face. I developed steroid-induced acne rosacea, followed by daily flares. Eventually, I was referred to a dermatologist who prescribed Protopic 0.03% to use daily on my face and neck. Having read reviews, I expected to be in agony, but apart from a slight flushing (nothing like the pain of a flare), within days my flares had subsided. I'm 6 weeks into using it and my life has changed for the better. I can now wear makeup that I never used to, even some perfumes. My skin looks clearer - I've never seen it so well-controlled. I hope this works for you because I've tried everything before this, including 3 months on antibiotics (oxytetracycline, lymecycline), which made me itch all over. I used to take antihistamines (fexofenadine) daily, so that I couldn't prevent flares. Now, I don't need to take them."

• Ang
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2017

For Atopic Dermatitis "Developed eczema on my eye lids and hair line around my face. Itchy red and burning for a few months flare ups were painful. Dr prescribed cortisone but it was only temporary help. I did not to apply lots. Then dermatologist prescribed protopic. Yes, it burned for the first 72 hrs but it subsided and I was completely healed within a week! Such a relief. I only apply when I feel like a flare up is starting. Great for preventing."

• Jude
• May 12, 2017

For Perioral Dermatitis "I've been using Protopic (0.1% ointment) for about six years to treat facial seborrheic dermatitis. On the plus side, Protopic ended five miserable years of itching, redness and burning that no cream seemed to help, and for that reason I am truly thankful. On the downside, it's very greasy (similar to Vaseline) which means it stays on the skin all day if applied in the morning. Drinking alcohol is a definite no-no too, as a tiny amount causes an awful reaction, making the skin immediately burn bright red. Annoyingly, if I don't use Protopic for about two weeks, when I reapply it the skin burns and itches intensely for a few hours (REALLY uncomfortable). Using it more often, say twice a week, does however resolve this problem."

• not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2023

For Atopic Dermatitis "I am a 27-year-old male who suffers from Atopic Dermatitis. I was prescribed Protopic by my dermatologist to use daily for 2 weeks. The rash on my forehead has worsened and my face is still red and my skin is flaky. This has not worked for me."

• ZBano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2021

For Perioral Dermatitis "Absolutely amazing. Suffered from eczema since I was a year old. Had a flare up recently on my face and steriod ointment did not work. Dr prescribed me with protopic. It burned for a day but the second day I saw amazing results! Redness dryness and itching and burning was gone. 4th day my face is smooth and much calmer. This stuff definitely works."

• Shel
• January 4, 2023

For Atopic Dermatitis "It’s only been 5 days-but the itching and burning this stuff caused made me want to rip my skin off. So far no miracle improvement that others have reported. If anything the rash looks and feels worse"

• Mr Xl...
• May 18, 2017

For Atopic Dermatitis "I had a rash caused by insect bites so Doctor gave me Protopic he said it would get rid of rash. I had tried everything : calamine lotion, baking soda, tea tree gel with vitamin E, lavender rosemary oil & with hazel, well nothing got rid of rash also my skin cannot handle hydrocortisone cream & I cannot take benadryl. So I got the protopic & antibiotics. Yes it cleared it away brilliantly, however Doctor told me to use twice a day incorrect dosage. Did not warn me of evil side effects. My skin became mess soon as I stopped using remembering Doctor saying apply more if you had any problems, it would clear skin then get worse and worse leathery skin painful blisters ozzing nasty redness bumpy skin - Red Skin Syndrome."

• Brock...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2020

For Atopic Dermatitis "Patches, newer outbreak of atopic dermatitis not going away with desonide cream. Nasty breakout on right bicep and contact with that side of my body. You can feel and see heavy blotchy lines. Tried Protopic oinment this evening for the first time (Day 1), and yes I experienced the initial painful itching and burning experienced by so many. I put ice in a baggie directly on the affected areas and instant relief, although it probably dilutes the Protopic strength. I keep on icing as needed. I will do as so many of you recommend and hang in with it for a spell. I'm thinking twice a day until cleared. Thanks so much. I will report back on progress soon.- Brock"

• Kate
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "Burning sensation worsened over about 5 days of use. None the first time, then a bit after application, and now a severe delayed reaction (the next day, so I can't just wash it off), nearly constant, and worsened with water. Feels like exposure to jalapenos on sensitive skin like near the eyes. Hasn't had any effect on my eczema yet either. Can't stick it out to see if it gets better."

• qrk
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2017

For Atopic Dermatitis "Applied this to treat what looked like a mix of folliculitis and atopic dermatitis flares (but which turned out to be just atopic dermatitis) on both lower legs, especially the shins. Itchiness, redness and dryness abated about 80% after one week without any initial irritations or burning sensation. There is no feeling of soreness or increased sensibility whatsoever, I've basically just stopped thinking about those problematic parts of my skin, so there's that passive psychological boost, too. Only 9/10 because long term results are still unknown and because it's pretty greasy."

• Archie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "Like rubbing lava on my skin, makes me feel like I'm on fire, makes my skin redder and worse. Increases my stress levels causing me to scratch more. The worst thing I have ever been prescribed for this condition."

• Blowt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "I went camping over memorial day at our Ranch... Long story short, its Oklahoma its summer, IT'S CHIGGER TIME! Got torn up on my genitals. After an appt at Urgent Care and a negative STD test for herpes, the clap, syphillis, etc. The doc gave me some antibiotics (Cephlaxen 500mg x 4 daily & Hydroxyzine). After 4 days all looked promising, ran out of antibiotics... All resumed. After 3 days of swearing I would castrate myself just to stop the itch ... Went to a dermatologist. Same tests for STD's all over again, but was given more antibiotics and 0.1% Protopic. Put on at 1205pm after picking up from pharmacy. About 1900 my penis was burning"

• ltmash
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2021

For Perioral Dermatitis "Used for 3 weeks morning and night to help my perioral dermatitis. Every time I drank even a small glass of wine the areas I had applied the ointment to began to burn and turned bright red. Even now, 3 days since I’ve used any cream at all the same reaction occurs. Does anyone know when this will stop happening?! It did clear my skin but I’m worried the effects were damaging"

• Kone
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2018

For Perioral Dermatitis "I'm using this to prevent pitiriasis alba as a result of ezcema. Protopic is very greasy, so I use it at night only, and only on affected spots every few days (when needed). It takes away all signs of my eczema within a few days, and I haven't had a single spot of pitiriasis alba since using it. I haven't noticed any side effects or burning. Corticosteroids had no impact on my eczema whatsoever. Love this product."

• Jay
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 14, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "Don't bother with protopic it works wonders but you can only use it for 6 weeks. This is what I do and it works. Over active immune system Vitamin deficiency Triggers Stress Food allergies ???? Before food 3 times a day Vitamin d spray (2000 iu) per spray 6 sprays a day (12000 iu) lower when symptoms improve to (6000 iu) daily Cbd full spectrum spray 6 sprays a day (800mg)  Mtc oil as a base (Normal function of immune system) Multi vitamins Dead Sea salt bath, shower off salt water after bath"

• Grambo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2023

For Perioral Dermatitis "This stuff was amazing for my child. The doctor first recommended Polysporin but it did nothing. The next recommendation was Protopic and within three days of applying it twice a day as instructed, the dermatitis was almost gone."

• Tina
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE. Before: my whole face was covered in dry, itchy, red, painful eczema - I could barely open my eyes or move my mouth. It was horrible Went to my dermatologist; within one week it almost completely cleared up - i saw DAILY improvements. it was amazing. I love it so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't had a flareup in MONTHS. I don't use it on a daily basis, only to treat mild red patches at times. very good for prevention NO side effects for me. It's gentle and loving."

• take...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "Dermatologist prescribed for facial dermatitis. After some time, warts appeared due to lack of immunity. Please take caution, I have warts now for over 3 months. Remedy is to allow the immunity to redevelop over months and then with nitrogen removal. A very unpleasant experience."

• Barte...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 23, 2021

"I have suffered extensively with bad psoriasis over the past 12 years and recently I was prescribed (UK) Protopic. DANG! it's my miracle cream!! Even the worse psoriasis can disappear within days. £9.80 :)))"

• Pat
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 29, 2021

"Incredibly effective for my psoriasis, no burning, a little goes a long way. I've been using it for ~23 years, with ZERO noticeable adverse side effects. My profound gratitude to the Japanese chemist who developed tacrolimus (generic name for Protopic)."

• Salma
• October 19, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "Was prescribed this cream after suffering with really bad eczema on my face, after a week my eczema went away but started getting really bad acne which I’ve never had before. It also made my skin tingle and burn. It works but the side effects aren’t worth it."

• Jen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2021

"I was prescribed this after dealing with a significant case of dermatitis caused by a retinoid. The first application went on great, only a slight warm feeling. I went to wash it off the next morning and my face turn bright tomato red even using cool water. This has happened every time for a week and still hasn’t stopped. I’ve been instructed to stop the Protopic because my dermatologist doesn’t know why I’m responding in that way. The only positive is that the previous peeling and flaking has stopped, but I think I could have solved that with just Vaseline."