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Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.

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Topic: Pharmacy

Expert: Barbara Judge
Date: 2/13/2008
Subject: elidel

Question
I am ill.my illness is LÝKEN PLANUS.my doctor said to me ý can use elidel or protopic for my illness.is it suitable?should ý use either of them for LÝKEN PLANUS.

Answer
Topical steroids are usually considered the first choice of therapy for lichen planus. If they do not work then Protoptic has been shown to be a good alternative. I could find no documentation in literature to show Elidel as having been used to treat lichen planus, however many studies do say that treatments vary greatly with the individual to provide the best results for their symptoms. It is not impossible that Elidel will provide symptomatic relief. I would discuss your choices again with your doctor before starting therapy.

Thanks

Barb Judge

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