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Protopic Eczema Atopic Dermatitis Prescription: Questions AnswersPROTOPIC OINTMENT is the first new prescription treatment for Eczema in 40 years, and Protopic is the first in a NEW class of topical medications called topical immunomodulators. Protopic, tacrolimus, is steroid-free and will improve or completely clear eczema in more than 80% of treated patients with less side effects than topical steroids. The active agent, tacrolimus, is a macrolide immunosuppressant produced by Streptomyces that inhibits T-lymphocyte cell activation. Protopic Ointment has been FDA approved for short-term and intermittent long-term therapy for patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in whom the use of conventional therapies is inadvisable or not adequately effective. Protopic Ointment is the FIRST nonsteroidal topical treatment for eczema and it is safe and effective for intermittent LONG-TERM treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults. Corticosteroid topical treatments can not be used for longer than 2 consecutive weeks. Also unlike corticosteroids, Protopic is safe for dermatologic use ANYWHERE on the body including the face, groin or axillae. Topical corticosteroids can not be used on the face, groin or axillae. In addition, unlike corticosteroids, Protopic demonstrates NO cutaneous atrophy or adrenal suppression. Protopic is not associated with the side effects associated with topical steroids such as skin thinning, stretch marks and skin discoloration.