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Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome
I have been using Lobate Gn for acne on my face as prescribed by a physician for more than 2 years. Now that I have stopped using it since 2 days, my face is swollen red with bumps and pus at tips. It's all over the face and it's severely itchy. I am really worried. Please help me out.
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No...contains steroid.. very dangerous... alternate safe cream available...do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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First topical steroids are not recommended for acne . Secondly now it’s not advised to taper off suddenly ..you need to add a lower potent steroid to reduce its side effects ..And for that consult online by sharing the pics of the face
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
LOBATE Gn is the last thing you want to put on your face. And you've been doing it for 2 years. It's a super potent steroid cream, very useful in many conditions BUT NOT ACNE.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment
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Dr. Shwetha H P
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Sudden cessation of high potent steroid can lead to inflammation... It should tapered using low potency steriod creams graduallly.. kindly consult online for further assessment and treatment..
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