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My eye and face is swollen from an allergic reaction. can i use desonide 0.05% ointment 60gm on face?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: For a few days. How do you know it is an allergic reaction? Contact? Reacting to what? Cellulitis is a serious infection, not an allergy. Best see a dermatologist.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 5/27/2014

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A member asked:

My eye and face is swollen from an allergic reaction. can i use desonide 0.05% ointment 60gm on face?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Grin agreed

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