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What Causes Dry And Itchy Skin After Stopping Diprovate Plus Cream?

Sir, I have been using diprovate plus cream for my pimple on face , since last 8 year.now I realiz that it is for no good and want to quiet this.i tried b4 with no success.. even if I stop use of diprovate for 3 days.. my skin became red and dry with lot itching on my face. When I applied my skin becomes bit normal with oily red skin.plz help me out
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
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Diprovate is a long acting steroid drug that make your skin a bit habitual of it's use that is you will have itching and dryness feeling when you discontinue it's use.
The solution is to discontinue it slowly and mixed with a diluent emollient preparation like Zinc calamin. Mix about half the regular amount with zinc calamin lotion and apply.
Then reduce frequency and lastly use only Calamin.
You should be able to taper it like this in about two week's duration.
You should also consult a local physician if you have any problem.
Avoid using this drug on face next time.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
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What Causes Dry And Itchy Skin After Stopping Diprovate Plus Cream?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Diprovate is a long acting steroid drug that make your skin a bit habitual of it s use that is you will have itching and dryness feeling when you discontinue it s use. The solution is to discontinue it slowly and mixed with a diluent emollient preparation like Zinc calamin. Mix about half the regular amount with zinc calamin lotion and apply. Then reduce frequency and lastly use only Calamin. You should be able to taper it like this in about two week s duration. You should also consult a local physician if you have any problem. Avoid using this drug on face next time. I hope the advise will be helpful for you.