Question 1

possible to use without side effects --desonide?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Desonide is a mild topical steroid often used for steroid-responsive skin diseases in more sensitive skin areas like the face.  It should be used intermittently with breaks to avoid any side effects like skin color changes (light and dark), skin thinning, stretch marks, and scarring.  As long as you are using it properly, you are not likely to have problems or side effects.

Question 2

i have had red, very dry skin on one side of my face and forehead for a year. i have a derm appt in a month but can i use desonide cream until then?

Accepted Answer

Facial redness: It is not usual to have one-sided facial redness and dryness for a solid year. If you haven't been using desonide daily for the last year, then you should have no trouble using it while waiting for your appt.

Question 3

what is the correct way of applying desowen cream could u pls tell me ?

Accepted Answer

: Put a pea-sized amount of cream on the tip of the middle finger, put the cream evenly on the lesion then gently massage the cream into the skin until it has all disappeared.
Use your finger not the Q-tips.
Wash your hand afterward unless you use cream for lesion on your hand.

Question 4

can desonide cream used for a long time?

Accepted Answer

Usually OK: Not for long periods in folds of skin or on face.

Question 5

i've had a rectal itch for a month and tried several creams and powders, including desonide. what other cream can i try to stop the itch?

Accepted Answer

RECTAL ITCH: A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT.
CUT DOWN ON SPICY FOODS.
DO YOU HAVE HEMORRHIOIDS?
DIARRHEA?
FUNGOUS OR YEAST INFECTIONS?
PINWORMS, OR PARASITE INFECTION?
WARTS IN YOUR ANAL REGION?
DIABETES?
NEW TOILET PAPER?
IF NO BETTER SOON, SEE A DERMATOLOGIST
BEST LUCK.

Question 6

can triamcinolone cream be used in place of desonide cream for rosacea? can not get into the dr. for a week and my desonide cream is all. a friend also has rosacea and uses triamcinolone cream.

Accepted Answer

That : That is not a standard treatment for rosacea and is typically felt to be too strong for the face.  Read about rosacea and treatment options at the link below.  I hope that helps!

Question 7

is desonide 0.05% cream safe to apply on chin for eczema? how long is considered safe? any different from lotion form? which is better?

Accepted Answer

Desonide: Fluorinated steroids are not good to use on the face because of their strength and resultant side effects.  However desonide is not a fluorinated steroid and is low potency.  It is safe to use but all medicines have side effects so the least effective amount for the shortest time is best.  All treatment is a balance between the good effects of treatment and the adverse effects of treatment.

Question 8

can desonide or ketoconazole cream be used for the face?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Desonide is a steroid and can attenuate allergic and inflammatory conditions of the facial skin.  Keto conazole is an anti-fungal and can be used for diagnosed treatment of facial fungus infections.  Your dermatologist can assist you in diagnosis of your facial issues and recommend the best treatment.

Question 9

can inuse desonide cream 0..5% on my foreskin over there on dik, or ketokonzale. is it safe . it seems there is redness around that area?

Accepted Answer

: Desonide .5% is considered a mild corticosteroid cream and can be used on the foreskin. However if redness persists, consult your physician, dermatologist or urologist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 10

are pandel hydrocortisone probutate cream same as desowen (desonide) cream?

Accepted Answer

No.: They are in the same category, i.e. They are both medium-strength steroid creams, and therefore they are used for similar indications, but they are not identical.

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I have had red, very dry skin on one side of my face and forehead for a year. i have a derm appt in a month but can i use desonide cream until then?

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What is the correct way of applying desowen cream could u pls tell me ?

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Can desonide cream used for a long time?

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I've had a rectal itch for a month and tried several creams and powders, including desonide. what other cream can i try to stop the itch?

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Can triamcinolone cream be used in place of desonide cream for rosacea? can not get into the dr. for a week and my desonide cream is all. a friend also has rosacea and uses triamcinolone cream.

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Is desonide 0.05% cream safe to apply on chin for eczema? how long is considered safe? any different from lotion form? which is better?

A member asked:

Can desonide or ketoconazole cream be used for the face?

A member asked:

Can inuse desonide cream 0..5% on my foreskin over there on dik, or ketokonzale. is it safe . it seems there is redness around that area?

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Are pandel hydrocortisone probutate cream same as desowen (desonide) cream?

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