Hello. Thank you for writing to us The cream that you kept on using for 4 years contains a superpotent topical steroid i.e clobetasol propionate 0.05%. This strong steroid is not recommended for face and never for such a long duration. Two weeks is the upper limit for it if in case it has to be used on face. Potent topical steroids can cause side effects like acne, skin thinning, sun sensitivity, persistent redness and telangiectasias (steroid induced rosacea), hirsutism etc on regular use. The skin problems that you experience right now are part of the side effects that I just mentioned. You skin would be sensitive and would turn red, specially in sun and would also feel dry and itchy. I suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day to protect your skin from sun. Reapply sunscreen every 2-3 hours whenever outdoors. At night you may use a non-comedogenic moisturizer. Topical immunolodulators e.g pimecrolimus, tacrolimus have a role to play in steroid induced rosacea and can be tried after discussing with a dermatologist. Your skin would take some time to recover back and sunscreen and moisturizer is all that is recommended, right now. Regards