Topical skin damage due to steriod

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Topical skin damage due to steriod

2020-05-02 18:26:21

Asked for Female, 0 Years

Which milder creams are suggested for tsdf so that the skin recovers to normal. No breakouts as far as now and have stopped betnovate completely since two weeks (applied intermittently for a longer period of time).

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Dr. Deepak Rathore

Plastic Surgeon

16 yrs expDelhi

Steroids lead to thinning of skin and damage. Prolonged usage is recommended only in special circumstances. However if you are experiencing damage to specific areas you should have a proper examination for assessment.

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you can share picutres of the afffected area.

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Take a close up shot and a long shot to understand the area affected.

Answered2020-05-02 18:33:27

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Dr. J Prasad

Dermatologist

14 yrs expBangalore

Don’t use steroid based creams. Require more details. Consult me online. Share pic.

Answered2020-05-03 05:22:28

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Dr. Sonal Chavan

Dermatologist

19 yrs expPune

After stopping steroids skin needs time to heal.its a step by step approach.nothing will work magically.consult me online for further treatment

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Early treatment will help skin heal faster with no side effects

Answered2020-05-03 02:06:02

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Dr. Rashmi Aderao

Dermatologist

16 yrs expPune

After prolonged usage of steroids, skin needs more than 2 weeks time to recover. Tsdf needs stepwise long-term appropriate management for the skin to become normal again.

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kindly take online consultation for the same

Answered2020-05-03 01:59:24

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