Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Protopic
Tacrolimus ointment
Prescription only
Protopic prescribed online(Tacrolimus ointment)
Protopic is a steroid-free prescription ointment for eczema, often on the face and folds. Share photos and your history online. A Canadian-licensed medical professional decides if it suits you.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Topical ointment (tacrolimus)
- For eczema on the face, folds and long-term sites
- Steroid-free
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forEczemaPerioral dermatitisAtopic dermatitis
Avoid sun lamps and tanning beds, and limit sun on treated skin. Do not use Protopic on infected skin or if your immune system is weak. Its long-term safety is still being studied.
Choosing the right plan for you
Your clinician decides the strength, how often you apply Protopic, where and for how long. The plan depends on your age, your eczema and the area of skin. Your clinician may plan a lighter routine once your skin clears.
Considerations include
- Severity of eczema
- Body area and skin thickness
- Age of the person being treated
- Past steroid use and how the skin responded
- Whether you need long-term flare prevention
How Protopic works
Protopic calms the immune signals that inflame the skin
Protopic blocks calcineurin, an enzyme that switches on immune cells in the skin. With less activity, the skin makes fewer inflammatory signals. Redness and itch settle.
It is not a steroid, so it does not thin the skin. This makes it suited to the face and other thin areas.
Modern Dermatology
Protopic
Tacrolimus ointment
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Moderate to severe eczema
- Eczema on the face or eyelids
- Eczema in skin folds
- People who need to limit steroid use
- Flare prevention on repeat sites, when your clinician agrees
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Blocks calcineurin
Quiets immune cells in skin
Lowers inflammation
Less redness and swelling
Eases itch
Less scratching
No skin thinning
Steroid-free care
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentYes, when it is appropriate for you. You complete an assessment, and a Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews it and decides if Protopic suits you.
Protopic blocks calcineurin, which immune cells use to switch on inflammation. This calms redness and itch. It is not a steroid.
Some people feel less itch within days. Redness and dryness often improve over a few weeks. Your clinician decides how long you use it. Call your Care Team if there is no improvement.
Many people have fewer flares and less itch. Eczema can return, because Protopic does not cure it. Your clinician may plan a lighter routine to prevent flares.
Burning or warmth is common in the first days of use. It usually fades as the skin heals. Tell your Care Team if it does not settle. Your Care Team can suggest ways to ease it.
Some people get headaches, cold sores or skin infections. Skin may flush after alcohol. Tell your Care Team about any new symptom. Call right away if the skin looks infected.
People with infected skin or a weak immune system should not use it. It is not advised under tight dressings or with sun lamps. Tell your clinician about your health and your medicines. Your clinician decides if it is safe.
Your clinician may suggest a steroid such as desonide, betamethasone, amcinonide or clobetasol. Crisaborole and abrocitinib are other options. For stubborn eczema, cyclosporine is possible. Your clinician picks what fits your skin.
Data is limited. Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your clinician weighs the benefits and risks and chooses the safest plan for you.
Yes, a daily moisturizer helps. Ask your Care Team how to time it. Do not put other medicines on the same area without asking.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
Protopic is the brand name in Canada. Generic tacrolimus ointment products, such as JAMP Tacrolimus Ointment, have the same active ingredient. Your pharmacist fills the product that your plan prefers.
Your clinician decides how long you use Protopic and when to renew it. Your Care Team follows up with you, and you can message them with questions. Renewals depend on how your skin responds and on your clinician's review.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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