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Is desonide 0.05% cream safe to apply on chin for eczema? how long is considered safe? any different from lotion form? which is better?
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Desonide: Fluorinated steroids are not good to use on the face because of their strength and resultant side effects. However desonide is not a fluorinated steroid and is low potency. It is safe to use but all medicines have side effects so the least effective amount for the shortest time is best. All treatment is a balance between the good effects of treatment and the adverse effects of treatment.
Answered 4/12/2017
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