Desonide Topical
Desonide is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes). Desonide is in a class of medications called topical corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
🔔 How should this medicine be used?
Desonide comes as a cream, ointment, gel, foam, and lotion to apply to the skin. Desonide topical is usually applied two to four times a day. Apply it at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use desonide exactly as directed. Do not apply more or less of it or apply it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not apply it to other areas of your body or use it to treat other skin conditions unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Your skin condition should improve during the first 2 weeks of your treatment with the cream, ointment, or lotion or during the first 4 weeks of your treatment with the gel or foam. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve during this time.
Shake the lotion well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
This medication is only for use on the skin. Do not let desonide topical get into your eyes, nose, or mouth and do not swallow it. Avoid use in the genital and rectal areas, and in skin creases and armpits unless directed by your doctor.
To use desonide topical, apply a small amount of ointment, cream, gel, or lotion to cover the affected area of the skin with a thin even film and rub it in gently.
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To use desonide foam, shake well before each use, and apply a small amount of foam to cover the affected area of the skin with a thin even film and rub it in gently. To use desonide foam on your face, apply foam into your hands and gently rub the medicine into affected areas of face; do not apply desonide foam directly to your face. You should wash your hands after applying desonide foam.
If you are applying desonide to a child’s diaper area, do not cover the area with tight fitting diapers or plastic pants.
Do not wrap or bandage the treated area unless your doctor tells you that you should. Such use may increase side effects.
Desonide foam may catch fire. Stay away from open fire, flames, and do not smoke while you are applying desonide foam, and for a short time afterward.
