EUCRISA works above and below the skin’s surface

When EUCRISA was approved in 2016, it was the first FDA-approved topical prescription treatment for eczema in over a decade. It is a steroid-free ointment for people with mild-to-moderate eczema and can be used on all skin tones from nose to toes, for adults and kids as young as 3 months old. EUCRISA is for topical use only. Do not use in eyes, mouth, or vagina.

You can see eczema on the surface of your skin, but there may also be irritation below that you can’t see. EUCRISA works both above and below the skin to treat eczema.

The active ingredient, crisaborole 2%, acts deep within your skin cells to target an enzyme called PDE4 (phosphodiesterase 4). The specific way EUCRISA works is not well defined.

Crisaborole is combined with our proprietary Emollient-Rich Vehicle ointment. Ointments contain emollients, which can help lock in moisture and soften the skin.

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