What Are The Uses Of Desonide?

Desonide is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Redness/swelling/itching of skin
• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Rash

What Are The Side Effects Of Desonide?

The common side effects of desonide (when applied for the first time) are:

• Stinging, burning, itching
• Dryness, irritation

most of the people using this drug not experience any side effect and the initial symptoms usually go away as the skin gets adjusted to the medication.

Some severe (but rare) side effects may be:

• Skin thinning / discoloration
• Stretch marks
• Excessive hair growth
• Folliculitis

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Desonide?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug desonide or any other allergies
• Immune system problems
• Other skin problems like perioral dermatitis, rosacea
• Poor blood circulation