crisaborole application

Sold under the brand name Eucrisa, Crisaborole is a nonsteroidal topical medication indicated for the treatment of “mild to moderate eczema in adults and children who are at least 2 years old”. According to drugs.com, this product basically “blocks a certain substance in the body that triggers inflammatory symptoms of eczema.” When it comes to the common side effects of Crisaborole, they include pain, burning, or stinging in the treated area. You should nonetheless call your doctor when you have severe itching, redness, or swelling of the area where the medicine was applied. Also don’t forget to consult a doctor if you are pregnant before using Crisaborole, considering it is still not clear whether this product could harm an unborn baby. You should also call your doctor and ask for their professional advice in case you are breastfeeding, because it may not be safe to nurse your baby while using this ointment. On a side note, Crisaborole “is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old”.