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I was putting a steroid cream in a small rash on my face, likely contact dermatitis - do i need to keep applying it once the rash has cleared up after a few days of use?

Q: i was putting a steroid cream in a small rash on my face, likely contact dermatitis - do i need to keep applying it once the rash has cleared up after a few days of use?

: The less you use it, the better, as steroids can cause changes that might be harmful to the skin, specifically facial. Your best reference remains your treating doc.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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The less you use it, the better, as steroids can cause changes that might be harmful to the skin, specifically facial. Your best reference remains your treating doc.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2022

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A member asked:

I was putting a steroid cream in a small rash on my face, likely contact dermatitis - do i need to keep applying it once the rash has cleared up after a few days of use?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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