Re: Protopic/(formerly ASM 981)

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I have been using Protopic to treat a mild case of Perioral Dermatitis

(POD) in my upper chin and surrounding mouth area. POD is considered

to be a combination of acne and eczema; in my case it behaved more

like eczema, evidenced by dry patches. In order to treat the affected

part of my face, I had to apply a little of ointment near my nose

area, where I tend to get red.

It definitely made those areas more red, shortly after application for

about 10 minutes. I saw no general improvement in that area except

improvement in the POD. I've noticed that I tend to get a bit more red

more often (same area) and think the Protopic could be contributing to

it. HOWEVER, it worked great for the POD; rash disappeared for now,

and I'm beginning to taper off to once day. The ointment did not cause

any breakouts.

I have read that Protopic works great for steriod induced rosacea, but

just judging by the small patches where I applied it, it didn't help

with my rosacea symptoms, which are not steriod induced.

That my 2.5 cents, GT

> I wondered what happened to the excitement (in Dr. Nase's book)

about

> the potential of pimecrolimus to help us rosaceans? The FDA approved

> it so prescriptions are available (primarily for eczema).

>

> I've heard mixed reactions about Protopic, but has anyone tried this

> new non-steriodal anti-inflammatory in a non-irritating base on

their

> rosacea (not steroid-induced rosacea)?

>

> I'd be interested to hear about the results.

>

> Thanks,

> drummond