What Is Desonide Cream

OINTMENT ## Desonide is a steroid class medication that's used topically to treat dermatitis and eczema. The most common side effects are skin redness and irritation. Learn more Desonide details here. Are there any comments or concerns?

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Desonide (INN) is a low-potency topical corticosteroid anti-inflammatory that has been available since the 1970s. It is primarily used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis in both adults and children. It has a fairly good safety profile[1] and is available as a cream, ointment, lotion, and as a foam under the tradename Verdeso Foam. Other trade names for creams, lotions, and ointments include Tridesilon, DesOwen, Desonat...

And is it called something else here that I should ask for? I've used it in the past for symptoms that have just come back. But being far from my Dr at home, I don't know if I need to see one here, or can just walk into a pharmacy. What is Desonide called, and what are the rules here in Greece?

My husband has been prescribed Efudex for 10 days (morning and evening on his scalp). Also, Dovonex twice daily and pop-Desonide twice daily (as needed). Which cream does he put on first, second...? Thank you.

My new dermatologist has prescribed a one-week per month treatment over four months, applying Silkis 3 in the morning and Efudex 5% at bedtime. I have used Efudex before in one spot, with the expected itching and scabs. What happens when I apply these creams all over my face and scalp, which don't have many particular keratosis spots? My job involves working with the public. ## My dermatologist prescribed Efudex and Desonide last week! Beginning tonight... 7 days Efudex and Desonide am and Desonide pm, followed by Desonide twice a day for 3 days, then stop for 3 weeks. Repeat 4 times after that ! ## How did this protocol work for you? Do you react quickly. How soon did the redness go away? I’m using a Efudex and a synthetic D3 derivative gel called Calcipotriol. I mix them 50-...

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Desonide

Desonide (INN) is a low-potency topical corticosteroid anti-inflammatory that has been available since the 1970s. It is primarily used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis in both adults and children. It has a fairly good safety profile[1] and is available as a cream, ointment, lotion, and as a foam under the tradename Verdeso Foam. Other trade names for creams, lotions, and ointments include Tridesilon, DesOwen, Desonat...

Desonide

Desonide (INN) is a low-potency topical corticosteroid anti-inflammatory that has been available since the 1970s. It is primarily used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis in both adults and children. It has a fairly good safety profile[1] and is available as a cream, ointment, lotion, and as a foam under the tradename Verdeso Foam. Other trade names for creams, lotions, and ointments include Tridesilon, DesOwen, Desonat...

Desonide

Desonide (INN) is a low-potency topical corticosteroid anti-inflammatory that has been available since the 1970s. It is primarily used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis in both adults and children. It has a fairly good safety profile[1] and is available as a cream, ointment, lotion, and as a foam under the tradename Verdeso Foam. Other trade names for creams, lotions, and ointments include Tridesilon, DesOwen, Desonat...

Desonide

Desonide (INN) is a low-potency topical corticosteroid anti-inflammatory that has been available since the 1970s. It is primarily used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis in both adults and children. It has a fairly good safety profile[1] and is available as a cream, ointment, lotion, and as a foam under the tradename Verdeso Foam. Other trade names for creams, lotions, and ointments include Tridesilon, DesOwen, Desonat...

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## Can I use Desonide Cream. .05% on pressure sore on buttox?

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC ## Package Codes: 0472-0804-15, 0472-0804-60

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by Rebel Distributors Corp ## Package Codes: 21695-944-15

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by Rebel Distributors Corp ## Package Codes: 42254-142-15

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by G&w Laboratories, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0713-0661-15, 0713-0661-60

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by Northstar Rx LLC ## Package Codes: 16714-729-01, 16714-729-02

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by Perrigo New York Inc ## Package Codes: 45802-422-35, 45802-422-37

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by Proficient Rx Lp ## Package Codes: 63187-747-15, 63187-747-60

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA ## Package Codes: 68462-252-17, 68462-252-65

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Desonide .5 mg/g Topical Cream by Owen Laboratories, Inc. ## Package Codes: 69007-770-60