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Elocon is a medium strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Medium strength steroid

Brands

Nasonex • Mometasone

Generic Drug

Mometasone • Mometasone furoate

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Thin skin
Burning sensation
Paresthesia
Numbness or tingling
Itchy skin

Treats

Dermatitis
Condition

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A 31-year old asked:

I used a very little of elocon on my face and now it is red. What can I do and will it be permanent?

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A 37-year old asked:

Elocon cream side effect and duration of benefit?

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A 36-year old asked:

I have periodic eczema conditon and have been using elocon cream for the last 10 yrs. Is that OK?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is this elocon a prescription cream or not?

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A 45-year old asked:

My doctor has given me elocon ointment for eczema. Can i use it on my neck?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is elocon lotion ok to use inside of ears?

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A 29-year old asked:

I used a very little of elocon on my face and arms, so is that OK?

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A 29-year old asked:

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

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A 32-year old asked:

What are the side effects of mometasone furoate?

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A 38-year old asked:

What is the cream mometasone furoate best used for?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can mometasone furoate cream show up in drug tests?

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A 25-year old asked:

I have a reocurring itch red spot and been using mometasone furoate to go away, but appears later.?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can mometasone furoate be used in treating dandruff?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it beneficial to put mometasone furoate on your skin for posion ivy?

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A member asked:

How long can elomet cream (mometasone furoate) be used on face? Will it harm if i use it for a month? Will a month be too long?

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A 48-year old asked:

If I have red spots on my scrotum can I use mometasone furoate?

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A 23-year old asked:

Wich one is better for mild asthma? Mometasone Furoate or Ciclesonide?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Can I use hhsone ( Mometasone furoate ) for around the eyes to treat the dark circles around the eyes ?Thx.

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A 25-year old female asked:

Waxed upper lip horrible reaction doc prescribed elocom. eldoquin mixture do I leAve it overnight or wash it off how long pigment last?

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A 39-year old female asked:

I have been diagnosed with asthma and told to take formoterol fumarate and mometasone furoate inhaler for lifelong. is this the right treatment?

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A 27-year old male asked:

I'll be getting a skin rash regularly on my left hand. I see it a lot in summer time. Currently I'm using MOMETASONE FUROATE CREAM IP but no result as?

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A 47-year old asked:

What is mometasone furoate lotion used for cause hair loss?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Can i use mometasone furoate cream to treat a vaginal yeast infection?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can I take Mometasone furoate cream usp 0.1% for a poison ivy rash?

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A 24-year old male asked:

may i know the side effect of Hydroquinone+Tretinoin+Mometasone Furoate..... why this compostion shows its result for short term only????????

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A 22-year old male asked:

I have allergic rhinitis my physician prescripted mometasone furoate nasal (oxymetazoline) spray and desloratadine/betamethasone & now one 1 IM diprofos is this safe?

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A 24-year old female asked:

My dermatologist prescribed 4%hydroquinone ,tretinoin,Mometasone furoate to treat erythema ab igni dt hot packs..can this pigmentation fade completely?

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