Treating Rosacea With Elidel

Elidel is approved for the treatment of atopic dermatits in adults and children ages two years and older. Elidel is the first non-steroid prescription for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis for use in children and adults and is one of the first new treatments since topical corticosteroids were introduced almost 50 years ago.
Although it was designed for use in patients with eczema or atopic dermatitis, which is an itchy skin condition, some dermatologists have perscribed it for use with rosacea.
ELIDEL® has been proven to relieve eczema without the side effects associated with long-term topical corticosteroid use, such as thinning of the skin, stretch marks, or spider veins.
The most common side effects:
a feeling of warmth or burning where the cream was applied, which was mild and went away within a few days
headache
cold-like symptoms
when using ELIDEL®, avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight.
Some have foudnthat it helps certain aspects of their rosacea while others have found that it has worsened their condition.