
The Food and Drug Administration requires that these products have a black box warning about the risk of lymphoma.

Avoid strong sunlight when using these products. Apply it as directed, before you moisturize. Examples include tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel). Overuse of a corticosteroid product applied to the skin may cause side effects, such as thinning skin.Ĭreams or ointments with a calcineurin inhibitor might be a good option for those over age 2. Whatever you use, apply it as directed (often twice a day), before you moisturize. Talk with your health care provider about the options and your preferences. Products are available in various strengths and as creams, gels and ointments. Many options are available to help control itching and repair the skin. And even if treatment is successful, symptoms may return (flare). You may need to try various treatments over months or years to control it.

These are sometimes combined with other treatments.Ītopic dermatitis can be persistent. If these don't help, your health care provider might suggest medicated creams that control itching and help repair skin. Treatment of atopic dermatitis may start with regular moisturizing and other self-care habits.
