Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic The cream which you have been using contains a potent topical steroid i.e mometasone furoate 0.1%. I strongly advice you against using this cream on face!! Potent topical steroids if used regularly on face can cause side effects like acne, skin thinning, dryness, easy flushing, persistent redness, sun sensitivity and hirsutism in females. Moreover on stopping steroids after regular use you can expect certain side effects like flushing, redness, itching, dryness, acne eruption etc. These side effects are together part of a condition known as Steroid Rosacea ; it resembles rosacea and it is steroid induced. The creams which have been prescribed by your dermatologist would definitely aid in the recovery of your skin. Recovery is a gradual process and it may take time; during these times you may be tempted to use topical steroids but you should resist!! Since you skin would be sensitive therefore, you may use a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day. Neutrogena s Dry Touch Ultrasheer Sunscreen (SPF 50) is available OTC and is quite good. You may continue with the sunscreen that you have been using. Reapply every 2-3 hours whenever outdoors. Apart from sunscreen, topical s that have a beneficial role in steroid induced rosacea are 1% pimecrolimus, 1% metronidazole gel. You may use them once or twice daily. For acne breakout I suggest you to use topical clindamycin 1% gel twice daily. I also suggest Oral antibiotics e.g Doxycyline; Oral antibiotics are necessary in your case because they would benefit both Steroid Rosacea as well as acneform eruptions/heat boils that accompany steroid abuse. Use a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion, twice daily. You need to be patient with this skin condition because it tends to first flare once steroids are discontinued, therefore this will take some time to recover. The focus should be to stay away from steroid. Regards