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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had uncontrolled atopic dermatitis on my face, ears and chin area. Nothing worked; Dr.gave me Elidel and said to use 2x day for 6 wks. Very soothing unlike other meds; After two weeks drastic improvement. Skin is soft with no itching or redness. Love the product.
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Reviewer: MSYG, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was getting eczema under the inner portion of my eyes. I was using steroids during every flair up only for the eczema to come right back a couple weeks later. I was finally prescribed Elidel which seems to be working wonderfully. I am careful not to get it in my eyes since it is very close to my inner eye. The texture of the skin under my eye seems like it is returning back to normal. Using the
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Reviewer: sydherma, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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have had eczema on my face since i can remember and was prescribed elidel and its been around 4 days and have only noticed a change in the texture of my skin, but redness and MASSIVE irritation still occurs. OUCH!
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Reviewer: Irritated, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Instructed to use on eyelids; eye brows; upper cheek areas. Eyelids became more red an pimple like eruptions occurred. Very difficult to rub into eyelid and not expect/risk getting to near eyes.
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Reviewer: WandaB, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This cream has been magic, significantly improving my facial eczema, mild rosacea, and atopic dermatitis within a couple of days.
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