Question 1

may topicort lp be used on sebaceous cysts?

Accepted Answer

Won't help: A sebaceous cyst is a plugged skin structure , it usually contains an oily substance..See a doctor if the cyst is big, painful, unsightly or infected..They can be treated by removal or inscision.

Question 2

is it okay to use desoximetasone on hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Too strong: Hydrocortisone is the only steroid to use on hemorrhoids.  Stronger ones can lead to atrophy and incontinence!

Question 3

help please! could desoximetasone be used on the ear?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What reason would you be using it for? If the use is appropriate, it can be used.

Question 4

why is desoximetasone ointment expensive?

Accepted Answer

Few competitors: Dexamethasone ointment has only a few suppliers and the total market is small.  So the pharma manufacturers think they can jack up the price and get more for each prescription.  And - they are right since there is little competition for this product.

Question 5

why is desoximetasone ointment so darn expensive?

Accepted Answer

Cost of producing it: The price of medications, including this one, is set by the manufacturer based on costs related to developing, producing, and distributing the medication. Since this is generic, it is also influenced by the number of competing manufacturers in the market, in general, the more competitors, the lower the price.

Question 6

does topicort lp cream work on lupus?

Accepted Answer

Topicort in lupus: Topical corticosteroids such as topicort have very little effectiveness in lupus involving the skin.  This form of lupus often needs either injections of steroid directly into the spots or internal treatments with medications such as Hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil).

Question 7

can you use desoximetasone on cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Cold Sores: You can use steroid cream to lesions because it is anti-inflammatory.

Question 8

is there a non-prescription substitute for desoximetasone?

Accepted Answer

No: Low strength steroids (hydrocortisone) are available over-the-counter without a prescription but Desoximetasone is much stronger and only available by prescription.

Question 9

can i use topicort on my lips.?

Accepted Answer

Topicort on lips: Topicort is a fairly potent topical corticosteroid which is meant to be used on the lips.

Question 10

can topicort be used on dry lips?

Accepted Answer

No: I would not use a topical cortisone in that way.

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