TACROLIMUS OINTMENT (PROTOPIC)

Main uses in hair loss: scarring alopecias such as lichen planopilaris, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, discoid lupus and frontal fibrosing alopecia

Other names: Protopic (trade name)

What is tacrolimus (Protopic)?

• Tacrolimus ointment is a non steroid topical treatment.
• It serves to halt inflammation and is sometimes used in conjunction with topical steroids.
• Topical tacrolimus is used in treating some types of scarring alopecias such as lichen planopilaris, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, discoid lupus and frontal fibrosing alopecia