Tapinarof topical and Itching: What Users Say

• Hap...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 6, 2023

Tapinarof topical for Plaque Psoriasis "In 2020, I was in the phase 3 trial for Tapinarof. Within 5 months, I was completely clear of plaque psoriasis and bugging the clinic about when I would be able to get my hands on this new treatment. I kept my eye on the FDA website and Dermavant website, waiting for the day that this would become a reality for me. Well, it finally happened, and in July of 2022, I began the treatment, and by September, my skin was once again clear. No more vacuuming the bed, sweeping skin off of the floor, itching, bleeding, cussing, etc. Very happy indeed with this treatment, it is by far the most effective topical treatment that I have ever used. And it is non-steroid! Bonus!!! Thanks to all those who have made this possible."

• Mad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2023

Tapinarof topical for Plaque Psoriasis "This medication has made my psoriasis pretty much disappear. I used it daily for a couple of weeks, and that’s about all it took. My skin was clear and remains clear. It’s been about 2 months, and my usual spots have not returned, maybe a dot here and there, so I just put the cream on sparingly for a day or two, and that’s it. The side effect I have just begun having is itchiness in some areas where it’s applied, especially my scalp, it also gets red. These side effects didn’t happen initially. It goes away within a few days, and it’s not that bad. For me, it’s worth it. I rarely even use it anymore, and my skin looks perfect almost all the time. So glad to finally have something that works!"

• KLD...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 6, 2023

Tapinarof topical for Plaque Psoriasis "I have been using Vtama for over 6 months now. It works! This is the only topical that has worked for me and cleared my skin. I have had some side effects of itching and hurting, but I have found ways to manage it. If it’s really bad, per my dermatologist's recommendation, I use Vtama in the AM and Clobetisol in the PM. I have also used topical Benadryl to help the itch, and after about 4 weeks, stop Vtama on the inflamed areas and only use Clobetisol. After a week or so, I am left with clear skin that stays clear! If you have side effects, please don’t give up, work with your dermatologist to do other things as I have, because this is the best topical to be FDA approved, ever!"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2023

Tapinarof topical for Plaque Psoriasis "I used samples at first, given to me by my dermatologist. I used just small amounts and was very happy. It seemed to make some stubborn spots go away and haven't returned. My problem now is I have a prescription and am experiencing some irritating side effects. Several places I have developed pimple-like places and some itching."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2023

Tapinarof topical "I used it all over my face for dermatitis. I put it on around 4 pm. I woke in the night with a burning face. This red, swollen face lasted 3-4 days. It was very itchy and made my face a hundred times worse. I also felt ill for 2 days, just not myself. I will not use it again!"

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2023

"Within four hours of using this cream, I broke out in the worst case of hives and rash I have ever had in my life. It was painful, and it spread over the entire trunk of my body. Eight weeks later, I am still recovering. I have never had such itchy skin in my whole life. It has caused me to lose sleep, depression, and anxiety over this experience."

• MSB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2023

Tapinarof topical for Plaque Psoriasis "Used once daily for 9 weeks and saw very little improvement, but a steady increase in folliculitis to areas near where cream was applied, and itching everywhere."