Steriods versus Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

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by panerex77 on Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:47 am

Steriods versus Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

Dear all

I am new to this forum.

My 4mths+ son has eczema, quite a serious case I must say.

I have been applying elomet on his face once every 7/8 days.

However, knowing the long term effects of steroid, I was inclined to look for steroid alternatives.

I chanced upon the topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCI) for atopic dermatitis. However, it seems that they are linked to potential cancer causing.

Does anyone here have experience with TCI?

And was struggling like me to use either steroids or TCI?

thanks in advance

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by Marcie Mom on Tue Oct 01, 2013 5:56 am

Re: Steriods versus Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

Hi

Since TCI black box warning on cancer, there has so far been no link to cancer from practical use - from what I understand, the rate of people having cancer using TCI is no more higher than those without. Dermatologists do prescribe them for areas of skin that are thinner and it is used not for flare-up, more as a maintenance longer term use. The common side effect faced is stinging sensation and I understand there's no harm to the skin from the stinging. Personally, my child hasn't tried it, what I know is from talks I've attended by dermatologists.

At 6 month old, you may wish to bring your child to allergy testing, hopefully that will give you an idea of what his triggers are. Moisturize lots. Cheeks is a common area for young children to have eczema, do actively seek treatment as untreated can lead to oozing, crusting and infection.

Take care dear, 4 month is a tough period to go through, my toughest period was from 3-8 month.
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by AnnaB on Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:38 pm

Re: Steriods versus Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

There are 2 different ones, I resisted using them on my children for a long time, but I now know that the hospital wouldn't suggest them unless there was a clinical need. Applied at night and with full sun protection your reducing side effects. You have to way up your child's quality of life. Talk the medication over with your specialist and your gp they should be happy to talk it through. Maybe suggest that they try other treatments and you will review these medications after a period of time, but remain under their care in the meantime.
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