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Glans issue — was prescribed Protopic but not improving
Skin Health | Last Active: Nov 5 7:36am | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
Hi lori thanks so much for the assurance and i hope your condition has been improving
I do think that it is worthwhile now to try it again because the last derma didnt explain this thorough n i was worried about overtaking or overapplying again — so much so i also not sure why tacrolimus can aid in a skin condition
And indeed it has improved while i was on it — im just not sure do i have to take it forever? He did tell me my condition is due to the glans’ skin thinning — im wondering if tacrolimus can help the skin to ‘thicken’
Also, would you know is there a need to avoid the sun if one is on tacrolimus? I try to get lots of sun by swimming and tanning whenever i get the opportunity to do so
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Tacrolimus is an anti inflammatory medication. So using it will calm that area of affected skin. When the chronic inflammation is gone, it may allow for the skin to repair itself. Our bodies have amazing regenerative ability so hopefully your skin will improve in time.
As far as sun…I get to be the old auntie here and stress Use Sunscreen! 😅
UV radiation is accumulative. To increase my credibility this is from the medguide for Tacro:
“ Improvements to your skin may occur after the first few weeks of treatment. Even though your skin looks better, it is important to keep using the ointment as instructed by your health care provider. Tell your health care professional if your condition does not get better within the first few weeks of treatment or if it gets worse.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.While you are using this medicine, drinking alcohol may cause the skin or face to become flushed or red and feel hot. Let your health care provider know if you notice such reactions, especially if they bother you.”
As for how long you’ll need to use the ointment, that’s a question for your dermatologist. But try using the ointment routinely and longer to see if you get improvement.