Question 1

Can Desowen cream be used for fungal infections ?

Accepted Answer

Desowen cream belongs to the class of Topical corticosteroids that is anti-inflammatory which works to relieve pain, itching, redness, swelling occurring during various skin infections. While an antifungal agent is required to treat the fungal infections. Consult your doctor before use. Avoid self-medication.

Question 2

Can Desowen cream treat acne?

Accepted Answer

Desowen cream is essentially used for relieving the inflammatory reaction, causing redness, itching and swelling in skin infections. It may be used in a combination of other anti-acne active ingredients mostly to tackle the inflammation and redness. When used alone, this cream is known to flare up acne in some.

Question 3

Can Desowen cream treat ringworm infections?

Accepted Answer

Desowen cream cannot be used to treat ringworm infections.

Question 4

Is Desonide same as Hydrocortisone?

Accepted Answer

No, they are chemically different even though both treat inflammation and itching caused in skin infections. Desonide is a mild applicant while Hydrocortisone is strong in nature and can be used to treat severe infections. Consult your doctor before use. Avoid self-medication.

Question 5

Can Desonide be used for insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Desonide may provide relief from the swelling, itching and redness caused after an insect bite. However, please consult your doctor before administration. Avoid self-treatment.

Question 6

Is Desowen safe to use on the face?

Accepted Answer

You can apply Desowen on your face for as long as the doctor has prescribed you. Your face is an area where the skin is very delicate and thin. Therefore, you should not use Desowen for longer than the prescribed duration. Moreover, it contains a steroid that can cause thinning of the skin.

Question 7

Can you wear makeup over Desowen?

Accepted Answer

No, you should not wear any other make-up or cosmetics on the treated area.

Question 8

Does Desowen need a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Desowen is a topical steroid medicine. It needs a prescription to buy it from a pharmacy.

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