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Topical skin damage due to steriod
Which milder creams are suggested for tsdf so that the skin recovers to normal. No breakouts as far as now and have stopped betnovate completely since two weeks (applied intermittently for a longer period of time).
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No...contains steroid.. very dangerous... alternate safe cream available...do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Steroids lead to thinning of skin and damage. Prolonged usage is recommended only in special circumstances. However if you are experiencing damage to specific areas you should have a proper examination for assessment.
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you can share picutres of the afffected area.
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Take a close up shot and a long shot to understand the area affected.
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Don’t use steroid based creams.
Require more details.
Consult me online.
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Pune
After stopping steroids skin needs time to heal.its a step by step approach.nothing will work magically.consult me online for further treatment
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Early treatment will help skin heal faster with no side effects
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Pune
After prolonged usage of steroids, skin needs more than 2 weeks time to recover. Tsdf needs stepwise long-term appropriate management for the skin to become normal again.
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kindly take online consultation for the same
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