Is eucrisa a steroid?

Is Eucrisa (crisaborole) a steroid?

No. Eucrisa (crisaborole) is not a corticosteroid. It is a topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor used for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema) in patients 2 years and older.

Why people confuse it with steroids

Steroid creams are also used for eczema because they reduce inflammation and itching. Eucrisa treats eczema with a different mechanism (PDE-4 inhibition rather than corticosteroid anti-inflammatory effects), so it does not carry the typical “topical steroid” classification.

What this means for steroid-related concerns

Because Eucrisa is not a steroid, it is not categorized as a topical corticosteroid. That generally matters to patients who are trying to avoid steroid-specific issues such as steroid dependence or concerns about long-term steroid use, though you should still follow the prescribing instructions for the safest use.

Source

[1] https://www.drugs.com/condition/eczema.html