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Is Zempred Safe To Take For White Patches On My Skin?
Question: Hi, I was having few(7 of them mostly on my legs) white patches on my skin and when consulated Dermatologist, he diagonsied it as vitiligo and prescribed Zempred16 tablests twice a week,Crolim Power ontiment and Mometasone Furoarte ontiment to be used once a day to be applied on the patches. I found that the Zempred is a steriod, my question is to know if there are any side effects to these medicines and please let me know, if I have to stick to the allopathy or is there any other medicine to reduce or cure vitiligo.
Hello and thanks for the query.
Your question is a good one and I will try to give you some good information and recommendations.
These medications are generally very well tolerated but do have some limited side effects.
Yes Zempred is a steroid medication and can work well in treating an allergic or inflammatory process. Side effects include a bit of water retention, weight gain and increased appetite. It may cause a bit of agitation as well. All of these symptoms are very temporary and will go away after you stop taking the medication. Again it is safe and well tolerated.
I know of no other treatment including homeopathic remedies which would provide you a therapeutic benefit.
I suggest you follow your doctors recommendations in working toward treating the vitiligo.
I thank you again for the query and hope my answer is both helpful and informative for you. Should you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Your question is a good one and I will try to give you some good information and recommendations.
These medications are generally very well tolerated but do have some limited side effects.
Yes Zempred is a steroid medication and can work well in treating an allergic or inflammatory process. Side effects include a bit of water retention, weight gain and increased appetite. It may cause a bit of agitation as well. All of these symptoms are very temporary and will go away after you stop taking the medication. Again it is safe and well tolerated.
I know of no other treatment including homeopathic remedies which would provide you a therapeutic benefit.
I suggest you follow your doctors recommendations in working toward treating the vitiligo.
I thank you again for the query and hope my answer is both helpful and informative for you. Should you have any additional concerns I would be happy to address them.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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