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Dermovate Prescribed For Eczema Flare Ups On The Face. Will The Use Of Steroid Cream Cause Permanent Damage To The Skin?
I keep getting flare ups of eczema on my face, it was very bad a year a go and my doctor prescribed me dermovate . Over the past year whenever there has been a flare up I have used a very small amount of this on my face to keep it under control. however after a week or two the flare ups would start again, I apply the steroid cream wait five minutes then apply aveeno as a moisturiser. After doing extensive research on the Internet I am becoming increasingly paranoid that I may be doing permanent damage to the skin on my face but I don t know what to do to control it I have heard quite a few people recommend protopic as this does not damage/thin skin. Can you please help and what would you advise Thank you Henry
Wed, 19 Dec 2012
Hi,
Continuous and prolonged use of steroid cream would definitely damage the skin irreparably. However use of steroids of mild potency, off an on use /weekly use under a doctor's advise could be safe. If despite using steroids you are still getting flare ups, you could try using tacrolimus or pimecrolimus for eczema. I would like to emphasise kindly do not self medicate, always consult a dermatologist prior to starting any new medication. Hope that solves your query. Take care.
Continuous and prolonged use of steroid cream would definitely damage the skin irreparably. However use of steroids of mild potency, off an on use /weekly use under a doctor's advise could be safe. If despite using steroids you are still getting flare ups, you could try using tacrolimus or pimecrolimus for eczema. I would like to emphasise kindly do not self medicate, always consult a dermatologist prior to starting any new medication. Hope that solves your query. Take care.
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