Hello sir/madam, Past one year, I use desonide topical steroid cream. I would like to withdraw that. But I had problem with skin dryness, itching and swelling. Please tell about effect of. Desonide and suggestion.

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Dr. Shobana SivarajaDermatologist5yrs exp

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Beforei tellu something may I know why on earth you r using steriod cream on your face for 1 year. Omg do you know how much abuse you had done to your skin? steriods treatments over face is generally not recommended unless n until you need it for some lesion over face. When you stop steriod cream suddenly you might get itching acne n dryness that are side effects of suiden stoping of steriods consult nearest dermatologist for the best option.

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