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Tacrolimus topical and Peeling: What Users Say

Brand names: Protopic, Tacrus

Peeling: mentioned by 4 users (2.6%)

Based on user experiences from 156 Tacrolimus topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 56.4%
itching 30.1%
redness 9.0%
swelling 4.5%
stinging 3.8%
allergic reaction 3.2%
headaches 3.2%
tingling 3.2%
pain 2.6%
peeling 2.6%

Reviews for Tacrolimus topical

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "peeling". Clear filters to view all 156 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Hap...
  • May 18, 2016

Tacrolimus topical for Atopic Dermatitis "A drug may work well for some, and not so well for others. I am happy to report that Protopic is pretty much a miracle drug for me. I had developed a severe case of blepharitis, or contact dermatitis, around my eyes. They were red, itching, flaking, burning, and swollen. I looked and felt like hell. Within 24 hours, I was 75% better. And a few days later, symptoms were pretty much gone. I continued to use it for approximately 3 weeks. Now, when a symptom starts to flare up, I apply it for only a day or so to control it."

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

Tacrolimus topical 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."

2 / 10
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  • 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."

1 / 10
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  • 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."

1 / 10
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