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Why does mild steroid based cream make my skin feel tight?
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Creams dry skin: Creams tend to dry skin, while ointments tend to trap water and moisten skin. When we treat inflammation in the skin, we always try to imagine a "skin/water/cream" sandwich, to avoid dryness.
Answered 1/5/2019
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You may be: You may be applying too much.
Answered 8/3/2013
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