Elidel 1% cream is indicated for the treatment of patients 3 months of age and older with mild or moderate atopic dermatitis where treatment with topical corticosteroids is either inadvisable or not possible, this may include: Intolerance to topical corticosteroids; Lack of effect of topical corticosteroids; Use on the face and neck where prolonged intermittent treatment with topical corticosteroids may be inappropriate.