I was prescribed Elidel by another dermatologist for my seborrheic dermatitis, which didn't help and just burned. I went to another and he prescribed Desonide, and it cleared it right up without any burning or anything.
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Excellent medicine that was given to me for what looked a rash around the inside of my crotch...sorta like the Jokey Itch does. It cleared up the rash quickly.
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Jess | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/26/2023
Condition: Skin Inflammation
Overall rating 3.3
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I’ve been using this cream for a very long time in moderation, only when I would have breakouts, which wasn’t that often until getting older
I realize that this cream doesn’t work for me anymore just because my eczema is now spreading in places. I’ve never had it before, so I have chose to moderately withdraw from the steroid and heal my skin holistically
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Swelling
Stinging
Burning
Itching
Shivering
Fatigue
Flakiness
Of course, while stopping steroid cream, these common symptoms will happen first thing to do for mental health purposes and physical purposes, to find what comes and collects you well withdrawing from the steroid
Everything about eczema is trial and error so and just what you prefer
In hindsight, I wish I never started steroid cream. I wish my doctor prescribe some thing a little less overall, this cream works very well
But I do not recommend extensive use over long periods of time maybe 12 months Max
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LKB1947 | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/31/2023
Condition: Skin Condition
Overall rating 5.0
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I've had itchy dry eyelids for some time and had tried numerous (and expensive) eye creams but got no relief. This medication ended the problem immediately. I'm only supposed to use it for a week but may ask my PA if I can continue indefinitely.
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Jake5577 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/15/2023
Condition: Skin Inflammation
Overall rating 5.0
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Every few years I get a red rash under my nose, mostly if I've had a cold, sinus infection, allergies, or some other cause for a runny nose. My nose was runny from covid recently, for example. Over the counter stuff helps a little, but not nearly enough. This cream clears it right up every time in a few days. (Always use ultra soft tissues under your nose, too.)
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Desonide | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/17/2023
Condition: Skin Inflammation
Overall rating 5.0
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after years of intense itching, Desonide stoppped the itching with use for 2 weeks only
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Jatin | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/22/2021
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 1.0
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Isko lagate hi face pr jalan hoti hai aur khujli machti h
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Samilee | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/30/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I was given a sample of this to use for arthritis pain in my knees. I rubbed it on and within minutes, the pain was greatly diminished. Today is the third time I have used it and it just relieves the pain so that I can walk relatively comfortably. I had no idea it was for skin problems.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2016
Condition: Skin Rash that Becomes Thick & Discolored From Rubbing It
Overall rating 4.7
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Drastic change only in few days !trustworthy
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Stinky | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/17/2016
Condition: Skin Condition
Overall rating 5.0
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For years my hands have pealed in the winter and my doctor and I have not been able to determine what or why this happens. It has now started to happen during the spring and into the summer. So she prescribed me this and what a difference. I have tried other creams and lotions but this was the magic trick I was looking for.
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HappyLady999 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/19/2016
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 5.0
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I had rashes all over my forehead and two patches on both side of lips. Was first prescribed with Alclometasone which did not help. Went to see a different Dr. and received Desonide. The itchy and rash went away 80% first night, and almost gone by the third day. Awesome!
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Anonymous | 19-24 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/25/2016
Condition: Contact Dermatitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Had horrible ezema on face. It was discolored, peeled constantly,was extremely red, flaked, grew bigger, and burned and itched at night. This cleared it up in less than two weeks. It was also dry.
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Cococarr | 0-2 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
6/18/2015
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 2.0
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Tough to spread a thick ointment over large treatment areas without agitating the skin and making it even more itchy than it was. Gel might be better. Did not sufficiently clear the eczema and was supposed to be for flares only but the flares never went away.
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Quincy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/8/2015
Condition: Scaly Oily Skin Problem Primarily On Face and Scalp
Overall rating 4.0
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While the ointment leaves my skin feeling greasy I cannot fault it's effectiveness and am 100% satisfied with the product.
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LOVE THIS MEDICATION | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/16/2015
Condition: Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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This is a wonderful product. I have severe dry lips that burn. I apply this ointment at bed time and by morning my lips are greatly improved. Also, I am a nurse and I was my hands all the time, when they get red and chapped I put this on my hands and improved within 24 hours.
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mrsdianee | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/2/2014
Condition: Skin Condition
Overall rating 5.0
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cxr2vs | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2014
Condition: Genital Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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I am 60 and Since I was 16 I had genital itching. After one week of using this product I am completely heald now it is a miracle .
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/9/2014
Condition: Skin Rash that Becomes Thick & Discolored From Rubbing It
Overall rating 2.3
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Todd | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/17/2014
Condition: Rash
Overall rating 1.7
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The rash I have does not itch. I wouldn't know it was there if I wasn't trying to treat it. But my doctor cancelled an operation until it went away. I would like to get the operation for my severe back pain.
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Hammer | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/7/2014
Condition: Genital Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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I use this cream very sparingly whenever itching at underarms and crotch area gets bad enough to lower my quality of life. The last 15g tube I had, lasted me for two years. Wonderful relief.
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Animal43 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/5/2014
Condition: Skin Condition
Overall rating 1.0
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Excellent medicine that was given to me for what looked a rash around the inside of my crotch...sorta like the Jokey Itch does. It cleared up the rash quickly.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
3/5/2014
Condition: Skin Condition
Overall rating 3.0
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red rash in genital area.It cleared symptoms to my satisfaction.
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