Hi Folks

Most parents I know hate to use steriod creams for their kids, me too.

I have asked countless of doctors over the last 4 years for non steriod creams for eczema, and everyone of them told me that there is none, and that steriod is a MUST to treat eczema

Yesterday I finally found a doctor who is able to prescribe a non steriod cream for dd!!!!

Yes, its called Propotic.
I am not sure if its suitable for all types of eczema, perhaps our very own "Ido, in-house" pharmacist can advise?

Else you all got to ask your doctor.

Its very expensive though
Unlike its steriod counterparts which costs $10 or less, Protopic costs me $60.73 at KKH parmacy.

for moderate ones

there is EgoProryl also
this is much cheaper

but then without steriod definitely wont be as effective....

really?
have you tried Propotic?

I just got it... cant comment on it yet.

How much is EgoProryl?
Also steriod free?
need prescription?

thanks for the information

Hey Jwlim, which doctor did you bring your DD to? My boy also still having nasty ezecema flaring up now and then... so heartpain...

EgoProryl is $10+

i never try this before....is an OTC is steriod free
but how effective i dont know....

Your Propotic is like $60+

others like dermavate (steriod) is only $10+

kayboh propotic should minimise exposure to sun light

erm.... she was with Professor Ngaim from the National Skin Centre for the last 3 years.

Just switched her to KKH, Dr Chew (dont know his full name, but he is a visiting consultant I think), and this Dr Chew was the one who gave her this non steriod cream

Erm... to prevent flare up:
1. check to see if your child is allergic to any particular allergens (via skin prick test)
2. use mild soap for shower, ie Cethephil or QV, etc
3. keep him in a cool, dry place when possible possible (cos heat and humidity causes perspiration, thus increasing the chance of ezcema)


Yea, Jamie's skin has been bad recently due to the hot weather..... no choice, have been using air con every night when she comes back from school..... sigh...... I dread to see my PUB end of the month ( )

[quote=gunners,May 14 2009, 08:57 AM]
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EgoProryl is $10+

i never try this before....is an OTC is steriod free
but how effective i dont know....

Your Propotic is like $60+

others like dermavate (steriod) is only $10+

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Oh $10+!!?

Cool, I'll check it out at the pharmacy.....

OTC means no need prescription?

Previously she used Dhacort Cream and Dermasone which is really cheap!!! (less than $5, as well as Uniflex and Elomat which are $10++

While I like Elomat, I cant help feeling worried cos its steriod contents are high.

I shall check up EgoProryle, after I am done with Propotic.

Yea... its dammed expensive!
And since I am a subsidised patient, doctor hesitate to prescribed to me, warning me of the price before he prescribed....

But to me, the well being of my child surpassed the importance of anything else.

Oh... Both my PD from KKH and Raffles recommends me Dr Tay Yong Kwang from Changi Hosiptal. Told me that he is very good. Have you seen him before?

[quote=jwlim,May 15 2009, 05:09 PM]
[quote=gunners,May 14 2009, 08:57 AM]
[[/quote]
EgoProryl is $10+

i never try this before....is an OTC is steriod free
but how effective i dont know....

Your Propotic is like $60+

others like dermavate (steriod) is only $10+

[/quote]


Oh $10+!!?

Cool, I'll check it out at the pharmacy.....

OTC means no need prescription?

Previously she used Dhacort Cream and Dermasone which is really cheap!!! (less than $5, as well as Uniflex and Elomat which are $10++

While I like Elomat, I cant help feeling worried cos its steriod contents are high.

I shall check up EgoProryle, after I am done with Propotic.

Yea... its dammed expensive!
And since I am a subsidised patient, doctor hesitate to prescribed to me, warning me of the price before he prescribed....

But to me, the well being of my child surpassed the importance of anything else.

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talk to in house pharmacist in ido
from what i read.. seems more potential side effect then those steriod type...

Oh really?

What side effects? Can share more? Thanks.......

For Propotic, I was told that it does not any...... true or not, I dont know.......

from what i read is stronger then steriod
so... hmmm
best avoid sunlight and UV light..

some side effect detected before like kidney failure

but then these is read up ask IDO in house phamacist better to interpret it more correctly...

k.... thanks for sharing

steroid cream can cause kidney failure?

for a start, steriod can thin the skin.
long term use can cause blurness in the eye....
kidney failure, I dont know