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Use of tacrolimus

Posted by Shweta on August 5, 2019 at 5:17am in Main

Anybody using tacros 0.1% and have observed the results/ repigmentation.

Please share how to apply and how many time to apply and if using UVB lamp along with it helps ?

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  • Audrey VanStockum August 19, 2021 at 5:53am

    Hi Shweta,

    I used tacrolimus and it helped me to repigment.

    • Shweta > Audrey VanStockum August 19, 2021 at 10:11am

      Hi Audrey 

      Thank you for your response. 

      Can you tell how you used it. like how many times or with/without sunlight ?

      Thanks 

      Shweta

      • Audrey VanStockum > Shweta August 20, 2021 at 4:02am

        I applied it twice a day. I was also undergoing phototherapy at the dermatologist's office at the time.

  • Shyam Krishna April 5, 2020 at 7:23pm
    Try Tacroz .1%
    Very effective
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    • Esteban > Shyam Krishna April 29, 2020 at 9:06pm

      Is Tacroz .1% the same as Protopic 0.1?

      • Sue > Esteban May 2, 2020 at 2:42am

        Estaban, yes Tacrolimus and Protopic are both topical, nonsteroidal inhibitors. They work the same.

        Sue

        • Esteban > Sue May 2, 2020 at 3:33pm

          Thanks for letting me know

  • Diana Gavidiai April 1, 2020 at 10:18am
    Hello..I started noticing spots about 2 years ago.spreading on my hands and underarm area..I an very insecure and embarrassed when I go to gym in tank top.ive tried creams from dr none helped.rdcently bought some red dirt and ginger root.also body makeup.but nothing really covers spots well.any ideas I could use we be appreciative. Thanks!!
  • Dave Catrain March 28, 2020 at 10:52am
    I have had vitiligo for several years. Started small spot on face. Now most of chin,cheeks and spreading to neck area. Also on both elbows and spreading. Wish there was a cure for this. Embarrassing.
  • Rekha Jain March 20, 2020 at 9:40pm

    The topical calcineurin inhibitors (examples are tacrolimus and pimecrolimus) are immuno-modulators. They alter the response of the immune system to prevent them from attacking the pigment producing skin cells. These medications are relatively new, costly and not as widely used as the topical corticosteroids.

    However, these topicals have less side effects than the corticosteroids. Hence, can be used for long term without much risk of skin thinning. For this reason, calcineurin inhibitors are prescribed for the treatment of vitiligo on sensitive areas such as eyelids, lips and genitals. Some of the side effects associated with these medications are slight burning sensation, skin redness and itching.

    Please check my below article for more insight.

    http://www.healthmelody.com/vitiligo-leucoderma/vitiligo-eyelids-tr...

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