PROTOPC, ELIDEL, PIMECROMELUS

March 21, 2002

Hi Adam,

I only have experience with Protopic--sorry if this is a repeat, i was given it

when nothing else was working for very mild rosacea on cheeks, just redness, not

pimples, no pain...this I believe was a very bad call by my doctor...While on

the Protopic my face started to hurt incredibly, INCREDIBLY, I thought the

rosacea was getting worse, well it turned out to be this incredibly strong

medicine. Also I noticed, that when using it, after showere, my face would

light up like it never had before. It left me feeling raw and tender. So I

stopped it right away. From what I understand it is a potent anti-inflammator

but mainly indicated for exzema--this is very different from rosacea no?

Elidel (or Ascomycin) is what Dr. Nase mentions in the books, very much supports

from what I remember. Others here have used it with mixed results, do a search

and I am sure you will find a # of relevant posts.

Also, a few weeks ago I posted an article on Pimecromlus and new discoveries

that it prevents flares--did you read it? Does any one know about it, or have

had experience with it?

Adam filter@...> wrote: Can anybody explain to me the difference

between Protopic and Elidel? I

realize they both come from the same class of medications, Protopic is

usually more effective, and Elidel is usually less irritating.. Basically

what I don't know, is Protopic caused EXTREME irritation and flushing for

me... I only used it for five days, and over a month and a half later, I

still flush much worse in the areas that I applied it than I used to. I can

tell for sure by comparing these areas to the skin on the rest of my face,

because I only applied it to certain test areas, not to my entire face..)

It also caused what almost looked like an allergic rash on my upper lip

(Which only took about two days after discontinuing to go away). After all

this, Unfortunately I'm still left with the Seb Derm on my lip, and am

wondering if Elidel is something worth trying, or if it would be likely to

cause reactions similar to the Protopic.

Thanks,

Adam

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