AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
Expert: Nigel Simmons Date: 2/13/2008 Subject: elidel and protopic
Question Im ill.my illness is LĘKEN PLANUS.my doctor said to me,ę can use elidel or protopic for my illness.is it suitable either of two for LĘKEN PLANUS? please help me
Answer Secil
Lichen planus is a skin condition that often has no obvious cause. You can read more about it here:
Both of the treatments you have been recommended are topical immunosuppressant creams. When applied to the lesions as directed the drugs will treat the area itself without any significant effect or risk to your general health, which oral treatments would cause.
Either product should be effective, so best to go with whichever suits you best or costs least.
