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Applying Propysalic NF Ointment Since Few Years For Psoriasis And There Is Change In Skin Color. How Can I Get Back My Normal Color Without Stopping Medication?
kindly thank u so much for your help doctor.my name is Guna, I has been affected by psoriasis in last 15years my age is 23 now. i was feel free but i could not take medicine regularly it will come again all over body. .propysalic NF oinment apply all over the body since 13 years but it not completly cure it will recover. but my skin colour change like white basically my colour is black. i think it is side effect what can i do for my skin change nature colour with out stop my medicine doctor please help me .
Fri, 6 Dec 2013
Hi Guna. Thanks for Asking on HCM
Propysaclic NF ointment contains clobetasol propionate+salicylic acid. Its a potent steroid and prolonged use of it can lead to side effects like skin atrophy and hypopigmenation.
I would advice that you consult a dermatologist who would guide you properly about the side effects of prolonged use of steroids and might suggest you alternative medicines like Vitamin D analogues, Coal tar+salicylic acid ointment which are devoid of these side effects.
Withdrawing steroid ointment suddenly is also not recommended because it might cause disease flare. So your dermatologist might also discuss with you about how to gradually taper it.
Hypopigmenation due to steroid is a temporary side effects and will recover with time on its own once the steroid is withdrawn OR you can apply tacrolimus ointment for a faster recovery.
take care
regards
Propysaclic NF ointment contains clobetasol propionate+salicylic acid. Its a potent steroid and prolonged use of it can lead to side effects like skin atrophy and hypopigmenation.
I would advice that you consult a dermatologist who would guide you properly about the side effects of prolonged use of steroids and might suggest you alternative medicines like Vitamin D analogues, Coal tar+salicylic acid ointment which are devoid of these side effects.
Withdrawing steroid ointment suddenly is also not recommended because it might cause disease flare. So your dermatologist might also discuss with you about how to gradually taper it.
Hypopigmenation due to steroid is a temporary side effects and will recover with time on its own once the steroid is withdrawn OR you can apply tacrolimus ointment for a faster recovery.
take care
regards
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