Elidel is prescribed to people with mild to moderate eczema. Elidel can cause serious side effects and should be used only as directed. Elidel should only be used on affected areas and should be used in the smallest amount possible. Elidel can cause viral skin infections like chicken pox, shingles or warts.
- warmth or burning of the skin
- common cold
- stuffy nose
- flu
- fever
- cough
- swollen lymph nodes
- sore throat
- sensitivity and injury during sun exposure
Eczema is a skin condition that affects people of all ages and skin types. Mild eczema is noticeable from dry, itchy skin symptoms. Severe eczema can cause raw, broken, bleeding skin. Eczema is not contagious. Some types of eczema are hereditary, while others are caused by allergens and irritants. Environmental causes are still being researched. There are many types of eczema:
- atopic eczema, which is the most common form and is caused by asthma and hayfever
- allergic contact dermatitis, which occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to something that touches the skin
- irritant contact dermatitis, caused by detergents and chemicals
- infantile seborrhoeic eczema, which affects infants less than one year old and starts on the top of the head
- varicose eczema, which affects lower legs and usually develops because of age
- discoid eczema, which is found in adults and are coin-shaped
Elidel is a cream that is applied to the affected area. Elidel should only be used in small amounts and should be used as infrequently as possible, with breaks between uses. Tell you doctor about any other medication you are taking, allergies and if you have a viral infection such as chicken pox, shingles or warts.
If you are injured because of Elidel, contact a personal injury attorney.
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