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What Causes Tender And Sensitive Spot After Using Protopic Ointment?

I used a topical cream- triamcinolone .05% for about two months- first to treat itching in the scrotal area. The itching ceased but I continued to use it for a while longer. I then noticed a stinging, burning sensation, exacerbated by contact with fabric. My PCP advised using it more, but after two weeks with no improvement, I saw a dermatologist who prescribed Protopic ointment .01%. Now after almost two weeks it is still quite tender and sensitive although the redness has mostly disappeared. I stopped using it this morning, which seems to have lessened the discomfort. What do you advise? Do you think it is contact dermatitis?
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
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Hi,

Let me tell you the symptoms described by you suggest that you have atopic dermatitis. You can better send me a photo of the rash on reports in order to better evaluate it. I suggest taking oral corticosteroids such as prednisone if conditions is severe. New FDA approved injectable drug called dupilumab most helpful. I also suggest using corticosteroid cream and wet dressing regular basis.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Arup Majumdar, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tender And Sensitive Spot After Using Protopic Ointment?

Hi, Let me tell you the symptoms described by you suggest that you have atopic dermatitis. You can better send me a photo of the rash on reports in order to better evaluate it. I suggest taking oral corticosteroids such as prednisone if conditions is severe. New FDA approved injectable drug called dupilumab most helpful. I also suggest using corticosteroid cream and wet dressing regular basis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arup Majumdar, General & Family Physician