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What Treatment Is Suggested For Rashes In Cheeks?
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I had a rashes on my cheeks.I went to a dermatologist,she suggested to apply Momtaz cream until rash gets disappeared.I used it for 10days with a moisturizer, rashes went off but after I stopped it my skin is itching too much and turning dark at that place.So continued to use the Momtaz cream for around 4months.I gain went back to dermatologist, she said like we shoudn't use Momtaz cream for more than 15days bcoz it makes the skin sensitive to use that cream for long time.Please suggest because if I stop using that, my skin is itching and turning much dark...
I had a rashes on my cheeks.I went to a dermatologist,she suggested to apply Momtaz cream until rash gets disappeared.I used it for 10days with a moisturizer, rashes went off but after I stopped it my skin is itching too much and turning dark at that place.So continued to use the Momtaz cream for around 4months.I gain went back to dermatologist, she said like we shoudn't use Momtaz cream for more than 15days bcoz it makes the skin sensitive to use that cream for long time.Please suggest because if I stop using that, my skin is itching and turning much dark...
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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I totally agree with your dermatologist; potent steroids such as mometasone furoate should not be used for more than 2 weeks.
Side effects associated with long term use of potent topical steroids include sun sensitivity, acne, skin thinning and atrophy, facial hair growth (specially troublesome in females) etc
If I was the treating dermatologist I would have asked you to use a gentle moisturizer,twice or thrice daily.
Use a gentle cleanser rather than a soap or a face wash.
Since the skin would be sensitive to sun; a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day, is also advisable.
Your skin would take time to get back to normal. Once the skin gets back to normal your dermatologist may choose to prescribe you a different skin lightening cream e.g kojic acid based skin lightening cream. It is safe even when used for longer period because it is steroid free.
My advice in general would be to always consult a dermatologist before using a cream and use it for the recommended duration only
Regards
I totally agree with your dermatologist; potent steroids such as mometasone furoate should not be used for more than 2 weeks.
Side effects associated with long term use of potent topical steroids include sun sensitivity, acne, skin thinning and atrophy, facial hair growth (specially troublesome in females) etc
If I was the treating dermatologist I would have asked you to use a gentle moisturizer,twice or thrice daily.
Use a gentle cleanser rather than a soap or a face wash.
Since the skin would be sensitive to sun; a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day, is also advisable.
Your skin would take time to get back to normal. Once the skin gets back to normal your dermatologist may choose to prescribe you a different skin lightening cream e.g kojic acid based skin lightening cream. It is safe even when used for longer period because it is steroid free.
My advice in general would be to always consult a dermatologist before using a cream and use it for the recommended duration only
Regards
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