No. Elidel Cream (pimecrolimus 1%) is not a steroid or corticosteroid cream. It belongs to a group of medicines called topical calcineurin inhibitors and is used mainly for mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis).Unlike steroid creams, Elidel works by reducing certain immune-system activity in the skin to help control inflammation, itching, and redness. It should be used as directed by a healthcare professional.
