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Rash On Skin. Used Betnovate. No Pigmentation, White Patches. This Permanent?
Hi I have been using Betnovate 1/5 cream on my hands and arms for approximately 4 years to treat an eczema/ psoriasis type rash. I have noticed resently that the pigmentation has been stripped in those spots and I now have white patches. I have stopped using the cream and the rash seems to have improved but not disappeared. Will the pigment regenerate or is the damage permanent? I am a 35 year old female in good health. Thankyou for your assistance.
Sat, 27 Apr 2013
Hi thanks for writing here.Betnovate is a steroidal preparation which is used for treating eczemas,it is a potent steroid and has to be applied under the observation of a dermatologist. common side effects are skin atrophy,secondary bacterial infections like bacterial or fungal,loss pigment leading to white patches,steroid induced acne etc.Based on your history i can assume that you have got loss of pigment,stop applying cream now apply placentrex gel two to three times over affected part,which will help faster repigmentation.TAke care.
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