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I started using a steroid gel for my dermatitis instead of a cream. it is .025% triamcinolone. i was used to the cream drying fast. when i wiped under my eye into the corner of my eye (tear duct). i was worried i got it in my eye. is that dangerous?

Q: i started using a steroid gel for my dermatitis instead of a cream. it is .025% triamcinolone. i was used to the cream drying fast. when i wiped under my eye into the corner of my eye (tear duct). i was worried i got it in my eye. is that dangerous?

: Prob not as long as you flushed area with cold water. Suggest you consider seeing dermatologist for this problem and possibly using a lower dose steroid cream or even a non steroid cream such as elidel for the facial rash.

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Prob not as long as you flushed area with cold water. Suggest you consider seeing dermatologist for this problem and possibly using a lower dose steroid cream or even a non steroid cream such as elidel for the facial rash.

Answered 8/14/2023

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A member asked:

I started using a steroid gel for my dermatitis instead of a cream. it is .025% triamcinolone. i was used to the cream drying fast. when i wiped under my eye into the corner of my eye (tear duct). i was worried i got it in my eye. is that dangerous?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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