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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

High strength steroid

Generic Drug

Desoximetasone

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Thin skin
Itchy rash
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

Treats

Dermatitis
Condition

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May topicort LP be used on sebaceous cysts?

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A 39-year old asked:

Does topicort LP cream treat lupus?

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Does topicort LP cream work on lupus?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can topicort be bought without prescription?

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A 38-year old asked:

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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A 47-year old asked:

Can I use topicort on my lips.?

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A 49-year old asked:

Can topicort be used on dry lips?

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A 45-year old asked:

Does topicort LP cream work for discoid lupus?

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A 44-year old asked:

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

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A 29-year old female asked:

How soon can I apply topicort after i apply xolegel? Or should I apply topicort before xolegel? I am to use both twice per day on hands and feet.

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A 50-year old asked:

Is it possible for topicort to be used on my scalp to get rid of/control my eczema?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Is intertrigo likely to appear between breasts, on cleavage , is topicort cream safe for treating that red, itching, spreading rash?What else it could be

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A 43-year old female asked:

Hi, I just applied topicort (0.05%) to a poison oak rash on my arms. How long until I can safely breastfeed my baby?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Hi, I have went to 3 dermatologist and 1 surgeon I have been using retin a (tretinoin) hydroquinuione 4% nutracort topicort red mark has lasted 1 year 6 months?

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A 61-year old male asked:

Dr's, have scalp psoriasis above ears and rear scalp. Seen derm.4 times. Recent prescription topicort spray. Not working.Have HIV on meds. Any other rx?

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A 43-year old asked:

Why is desoximetasone ointment expensive?

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A 38-year old asked:

Why is desoximetasone ointment so darn expensive?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is desoximetasone cream safe?

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A 38-year old asked:

Are rosacea and desoximetasone ointment effective?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is there a non-prescription substitute for desoximetasone?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can you use desoximetasone on cold sores?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is it okay to use desoximetasone on hemorrhoids?

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A 39-year old asked:

Help please! could desoximetasone be used on the ear?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Can desoximetasone topical be used to relieve itching in shingles?

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A 37-year old asked:

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

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A 47-year old asked:

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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A 34-year old asked:

Will desoximetasone cream work on acne?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can I use desoximetasone cream on sun burn?

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