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My pharmacist has recommend me clobetasol 0.05% w/w cream for clearing acne pits and scars. Can I use it for clearing acne scars.
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Do not use it. Will do more harm n no good.
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Hello sir, definitely not ,u cannot use a steroid on face ,kindly get it examined and take a doctor's prescription for the same ,your pharmacist is a quack to suggest you this ,thank you.
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Hello Mr. lybrate-user. Steroid are extremely dangerous medicines and should not be taken without prescription, whether by mouth or applied on skin. It will thin your skin and make it sensitive, especially this steroid is a 'superpotent' steroid, so more damage. Best wishes.
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