Question 1

are rosacea and desoximetasone ointment effective?

Accepted Answer

Ointments may be: Ointments containing steroids by help manage the flare up in rosacea, but they are most definitely not a cure and should be used sparingly and cautiously under the guidance of a good dermatologist or plastic surgeon with a special interest in skin. Be well from the jersey shore, .

Question 2

can topicort be bought without prescription?

Accepted Answer

No but treating what: But you can discuss with your pharmacist about other over the counter products that are available in the corticosteroid family. You can discuss your options with your physician. It very  much depends on what you are treating? Different rashes require different therapies.

Question 3

is there a non-prescription alternative for desoximetasone (topicort)?

Accepted Answer

Yes  OTC topical med: It depends what is  being treated as itis used for a variety of topical rashes, your pharmacist can show what is availble otc, but the otc coticosteroids are  not as potent (as strong) . Your dermatologist can suggest a variety of alternatives, some of which are non-prescription meds.

Question 4

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 5

can topicort be used on dry lips?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

does topicort lp cream work for discoid lupus?

Accepted Answer

Pretty good: Your physician may eventually add systemic Chloroquine or some other drug, and/or a topical agent such as tacrolimus. Discoid lupus can be a major nuisance and i hope that you are able to get a good result.

Question 8

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 9

can topicort be used on my scalp to control my eczma?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Topicort is a fairly potent topical corticosteroid which can be used in scalp eczema, with relative safety.

Question 10

can desoximetasone topical be used to relieve itching in shingles?

Accepted Answer

: It might help; not necessarily but it would be safe to try. The main thing is to be on effective anti-herpes treatment, such as valacyclovir 2g twice daily. Good luck.

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