Desonide
Desonide is a low strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
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A 41-year old asked:
Can desonide cream used for a long time?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I've had a rectal itch for a month and tried several creams and powders, including desonide. What other cream can I try to stop the itch?
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A 47-year old asked:
Will desonide cure eczema?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can desonide lighten hyperpigmentation?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Desowen (desonide) allergy?
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A 40-year old asked:
Used desonide for baby eczema for the last 2 weeks. How long should I take a break before resuming?
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A 44-year old asked:
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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A 22-year old female asked:
Is it safe to use desonide ointment 0.05% on my eyelids time to time when it's severe? For example, two days every month or two months..
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A 29-year old female asked:
Daughter has infintile dermatitis. She's now 4. I've been using desonide lotion .05 for 3 years. It is now over $300 a bottle. Any alternatives?
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A member asked:
Can triamcinolone cream be used in place of desonide cream for rosacea? Can not get into the dr. For a week and my desonide cream is all. A friend also has rosacea and uses triamcinolone cream.
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A 45-year old asked:
Can you use desonide on your scrotum?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can desonide or ketoconazole cream be used for the face?
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A 20-year old female asked:
What can happen if i put desonide lotion on possible ringworm?
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A 36-year old male asked:
Can inuse desonide cream 0..5% on my foreskin over there on dik, or ketokonzale. Is it safe . it seems there is redness around that area?
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A 21-year old male asked:
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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A 31-year old male asked:
I have severe keratosis pilaris redness on my cheeks. Is there a way to lessen the redness on my cheeks? (i am currently using desonide and eucerin)
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A 42-year old female asked:
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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A 42-year old female asked:
Can desonide cream harm your internal digestive organs even your intestines?
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A 36-year old asked:
My baby has face eczema. I used desonide for a week but it is back. Is aclovate safer or better?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I have high dandruff, lots of flakes. My doctor suggested Saliblu & Desowen lotion.i s this lotion for treating dandruff and how often this can b?
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A 29-year old asked:
Can you use topical steroids (desonide & elocon) on the face?
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A 41-year old asked:
Anybody use topical steroids (desonide & elocon) on the face?
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A 32-year old asked:
It's okay to use desonide 0.05% cream on my 6 month old baby's diaper rash right?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Was given Desonide Ointment 0.05% for really chapped lips caused by Claravis. Was wondering how does this work for my lips? Is it a moisturizer?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Face burn due to waxing how to teat this my face turned dark red.what can i apply on face desonide cream will work?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I am on Promiseb. It gave me side effects where it burns me near my nose. I was put on desonide to help that. I got a mark on my nose and it hurts which do I stop? Both? Desonide is only 2 weeks every other day and one week off?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Prescribed desonide cream 0.05% for eyelid eczema. Is it safe as I read adverse things?
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A 38-year old female asked:
My eye and face is swollen from an allergic reaction. Can I use Desonide 0.05% ointment 60gm on face?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Is it safe to use desonide ointment 0.05% on my eyelids (eye area) for long time? (forever as skin condition is concerned)?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Got white patch on glans penis without any other symptoms showed to dermatologist gave desonide lotion to apply BD for 2weeks?
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