Tacrolimus topical and Burning: What Users Say (Page 4)

• hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "It works - don't worry about negative reviews. After 1-2 weeks of severe atopic dermatitis, I was really hesitant to use this due to the negative reviews on this page (burning sensation, seemed like your skin was on fire). After a couple of hours, my skin did burn, but it wasn't that bad. The next day, 80% of my redness (which looked like sunburn) was gone! After only 3 days, it completely worked. Really happy."

• Tac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 2, 2023

For Perioral Dermatitis "I have been using this for six months along with antibiotics. Around the outside of my lips have recovered. My lips, however, have not. If I stop using either med, I get fully swollen and peeling again. I have been living with this for 18 months and constant burning, swollen, red lips."

• Mic...
• January 6, 2017

For Atopic Dermatitis "I used other medications prescribed by 2 dermatologists and my family doc for rosacea for about 7 years with only minor efficacy. (Onraltea does hide it though.) A 'senior' dermatologist diagnosed the problem as eczema and prescribed Protopic 0.1%. I used it as prescribed for 5 or 6 months, and it seemed to be controlling the redness. I stopped applying it for a few weeks while having facial laser treatments. When I next applied Protopic one week ago, my skin burned, swelled, and became extremely dry and flaky. The burn/swelling problem continues and is being treated. Full disclosure: I had the same experience with the rosacea medication Rosiver."

• Vda...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 26, 2021

Tacrolimus topical for Atopic Dermatitis "I was given this by my dermatologist for my eczema. Was not told it would burn or that it had a black box for cancer. Said it was safe to use on eyelid eczema. Now I have the droopiest and swollen eyelids because of it. The areas where Protopic were used also have increased flakiness and are prone to breakdowns."

• Sul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "If you want to know what it feels like to pour ghost pepper juice in your eyes while swimming in lava, then this ointment is for you! Within 10 mins of my first application, I instantly felt ill to my stomach. Now, cue hell’s fiery wrath. The most unbearable burning/stinging/itching all over me. I would rather lay my face on a hot burner than experience this ever again. Encore anyone? Vomiting and back pain joined the party. 3 hrs after applying this on my skin, and I feel, well, exactly the same. The doc who prescribed this volcano lube to me never informed me this would be an option. Guess he was having a bad day. Either way, everyone has different effects, but I assure you, after nearly 20 years of battling my chronic/severe eczema, I truly would rather suffer with that than wait for these horrific side effects to subside."

• MSS...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 23, 2019

Tacrolimus topical for Atopic Dermatitis "This was a nightmare for the first week, awake all night, itching and burning. The doctor warned me about this and told me to stick it out, so glad I did. Gave me my life back."

• The...
• March 16, 2015

For Atopic Dermatitis "A terrible burning sensation on the skin for several hours after using it. Stopped using it after 2 applications due to this severe side effect. Seek out alternative therapies."

• Cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2018

Tacrolimus topical for Perioral Dermatitis "Works great on some areas. Inverse area where there is sensitive skin, like armpits, groin. Maybe it might work if it didn’t cause an unbearable itch and burning, causing more damage."

• SPV...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2023

Tacrolimus topical for Atopic Dermatitis "I had some dermatitis on my right eye, so my doctor told me to try it. On the first night, it would not stop burning. It felt like it was 100 degrees on my eye."

• Kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2017

For Perioral Dermatitis "I have perioral dermatitis. The rash has worsened. My face looks horrible. There is itching, burning, and redness."

• Ozz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2021

Tacrolimus topical for Atopic Dermatitis "First two days using this on my face and ears, the burning was really bad. But that passed and seems to be working well on day four."

• Gam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2020

For Atopic Dermatitis "Makes my skin better so well and quickly, but I feel burn and hot all the time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "The worst medication ever, do not use around eyes. My eyes have been burning for more than 18 hours, and my face is starting to swell. Really scary and would never try again."