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Topical Steroids. One of the most commonly prescribed medications for eczema is topical corticosteroids, or just steroids, which can ease redness and reduce inflammation and itching so that your skin can begin to heal. Steroids are naturally occurring substances that our bodies make in order to regulate growth and immune function.
Protopic ointment contains the active ingredient tacrolimus, which is a type of medicine called a topical immunomodulator. It is used to decrease skin inflammation in eczema. It is not fully understood how tacrolimus works in the treatment of eczema (atopic dermatitis), but it has been shown to suppress inflammatory reactions in the skin.