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Itching, Redness And Pimples On The Face After Prolonged Use Of Betnovate. No Improvement With Doxy, Episoft Facewash. Is It Curable?

i had allergy and the doctor had suggested me to use betnovat for sometime but i had used it for six months on my face also. because of the proglonged usage now i have itching,redness and small small pimples on my face. i had consulted doctor again they had give me doxy tablet and episoft facewash but i could see no result even after 4 months. Is this curable ? Please suggest
Mon, 9 Jul 2012
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Hello,
Your question is not clear especially as you start with 'I had allergy' but dont tell us 'what to?'
Betnovate for face is NOT recommended for prolonged use and treatment for pimples with tetracyclines (as your doctor has recommended 'doxy') is standard care. If it is pimples or acne you are suffering from, then 2nd line treatment is roaccuatane that your dermatologist can prescribe but a blood count and liver function test needs to be done BEFORE starting this treatment.
If you have dermatitis secondary to steroid use, then a steroid-panel patch test is recommended.
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Itching, Redness And Pimples On The Face After Prolonged Use Of Betnovate. No Improvement With Doxy, Episoft Facewash. Is It Curable?

Hello, Your question is not clear especially as you start with I had allergy but dont tell us what to? Betnovate for face is NOT recommended for prolonged use and treatment for pimples with tetracyclines (as your doctor has recommended doxy ) is standard care. If it is pimples or acne you are suffering from, then 2nd line treatment is roaccuatane that your dermatologist can prescribe but a blood count and liver function test needs to be done BEFORE starting this treatment. If you have dermatitis secondary to steroid use, then a steroid-panel patch test is recommended.