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Desoximetasone

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Desoximetasone is a high strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

High strength steroid

Brands

Topicort

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Thin skin
Itchy rash
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

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Why is desoximetasone ointment expensive?

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Why is desoximetasone ointment so darn expensive?

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Is there a non-prescription substitute for desoximetasone?

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Can you use desoximetasone on cold sores?

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Can topicort be bought without prescription?

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Is there a non-prescription alternative for desoximetasone (topicort)?

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Are there any non-prescription substitutes for desoximetasone (topicort)?

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Is it okay to use desoximetasone on hemorrhoids?

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Help please! could desoximetasone be used on the ear?

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Can I use topicort on my lips.?

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Can topicort be used on dry lips?

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Does topicort LP cream work for discoid lupus?

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Can topicort be used on my scalp to control my eczma?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Can desoximetasone topical be used to relieve itching in shingles?

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Is desoximetasone cream (0.25%) okay for healing tattoos? Please advise!

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What should I do if I h ave desoximetasone in eye?

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Can I use desoximetasone on cold sore?

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Will desoximetasone cream work on acne?

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Can I use desoximetasone cream on sun burn?

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Is it safe to use desoximetasone for hemorrhoids?

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Can desoximetasone (topical creme, .25%) cause mood swings or agression?

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If i apply desoximetasone 0.25% cream over an open wound will that cause toxic symptoms since it can get into bloodstream?

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I had a pacemaker installed and I was prescribed Desoximetasone Cream. Any ideas as to why or was this a mistake on the invoice?

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A 46-year old female asked about a female:

Is desoximetasone .25% safe to use on an a small external area of an 8 year old for a short period of time (once a day for 2-3 days).

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Can desoximetasone get rid of acne?

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