Can desonide cause acne?

High doses or long-term use of desonide topical can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

Can I use desonide ointment on my face?

To use desonide foam on your face, apply foam into your hands and gently rub the medicine into affected areas of face; do not apply desonide foam directly to your face. You should wash your hands after applying desonide foam.

Can you use desonide on broken skin?

Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water. This medicine should come with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully.

Can desonide be used on the pubic area?

This medicine should not be used to treat certain kinds of skin infections or conditions, such as severe burns. Do not use the topical gel on the groin or underarms unless directed to do so by your doctor, and do not use this form for more than 4 weeks.

How do you use desonide cream for acne?

Do not put the foam directly onto your face. Turn the can upside down and place a small amount of medicine in your hands. Massage it gently into the affected areas of the face until the medicine has dried. For areas other than the face, you may put it directly on the affected area.

Is desonide an antibiotic?

Desonide (Desonate) is a topical corticosteroid. It helps treat flare-ups of skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis (eczema), by calming down the immune system and lessening inflammation.

How long can you use desonide cream on your face?

You should not use this medication for more than four weeks in a row. In general, all topical steroids should be used for the shortest amount of time possible to avoid serious side effects.

What is desonide prescribed for?

Desonide is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Desonide is in a class of medications called topical corticosteroids.

What conditions does desonide lotion treat?

Desonide is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes).

What is desonide lotion used for?

Desonide lotion (DesOwen®) is a prescription skin medication used to treat inflammation and itching due to a wide variety of conditions.

Can you use desonide 0.05 percent cream on the face?

Desonide Cream, 0.05% should not be used in the presence of infection at the treatment site, hypersensitivity to corticosteroids, or pre-existing skin atrophy. Desonide Cream, 0.05% should not be used in the eyes. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.