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How To Get Back To Old Skin After Treatment With Dipsalic?

i've been using dipsalic for a whole year since my doctor suggested me as i ws affected by unusual bumps n redness on my skin which left black scars...since then i've been using dipsalic for a year as at first when i apply it during night times when i found bumps n redness on my skin it cured me by morning..so i started to use it evryday..finally now i found my face completly dry n dead..i stopped using this cream on my face now..could you pls help me to get back my old natured skin?? :(
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Hello,
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Dipsalic cream contains a potent steroid clobetasol which should not be used on the face. Even on other body parts, if used for more than 3 weeks, it can cause skin thinning, whitening and prominence of blood vessels. These side effects are more pronounced on the face. Unfortunately , some of these side effects are irreversible. You could use a sunscreen with SPF 30 and above and a good moisturiser at bedtime. It will take time for the changes to revert back to normal.
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How To Get Back To Old Skin After Treatment With Dipsalic?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Dipsalic cream contains a potent steroid clobetasol which should not be used on the face. Even on other body parts, if used for more than 3 weeks, it can cause skin thinning, whitening and prominence of blood vessels. These side effects are more pronounced on the face. Unfortunately , some of these side effects are irreversible. You could use a sunscreen with SPF 30 and above and a good moisturiser at bedtime. It will take time for the changes to revert back to normal. Take care.