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Desonide

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Desonide is a low strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Low strength steroid

Brands

Desowen

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Thin skin
Pain
Itching or burning
Cough
Headache
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

Treats

Eczema
4
2 reviews
Dyshidrotic eczema
3
1 review
Dermatitis
Condition
Psoriasis & eczema
Condition
Scalp psoriasis
Condition

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A 47-year old asked:

Will desonide cure eczema?

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A 37-year old asked:

Possible to use without side effects --desonide?

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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 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 41-year old asked:

Is desonide ointment good for ringworm?

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A 25-year old male asked:

i have BXO. iam 25 yrs male and have BXO for last two years or so but detected two months ago. I need help.currently i use tacrolimus and desonide .?

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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 20-year old female asked:

What can happen if I put desonide lotion on possible ringworm?

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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 29-year old asked:

Can you use topical steroids (desonide & elocon) on the 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:

Can I be damaging my sperm by using ketoconazole and desonide on my scrotum and penis (for chronic dermatitis)?

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A 75-year old female asked:

I have seborrehic dermatitis on the face. I have Desonide .05 for the face and Triamcinolone 0.1 for eye area. What is a good facial cleanser?

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A 36-year old asked:

Are pandel hydrocortisone probutate cream same as desowen (desonide) cream?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is pandel hydrocortisone probutate cream, 0.1% the same as desowen (desonide) cream?

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A male asked:

How do i get rid of ringworm completely from my body because i had it behind my ear then its gone now i have it on my back and i ive been useing lotrimin (clotrimazole) ringworm cream and desonide cream 0.05%

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