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A member asked:

Can you use topical steroids (desonide & elocon) on the face?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Rudolf Brutoco answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Yes.: But use sparingly, and only per a dr's directive. Chronic & excessive use could lighten skin and possibly other problems.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2012

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Dr. Lee Perry answered

Not a good idea: In general, topical steroids should not be used on the face.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/12/2012

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I've been using elocon cream on very small parts of face to treat psoriasis for 7 years. Would this cause my face shape to change or my collagen to loosen and make my skin look older? I've only been using it near nose and eyebrow?

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I have a baby with face eczema. I used desonide for a week, but the eczema is back. Is something else safer or better?

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Is there a natural way to quickly get rid of a dermatitis flair up on the face ive tried desonide it made it worse ive tried regular cortozone and it wasnt as bad but made my skin flaky and even more dry?

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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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