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How Long Should I Use Calcitrene And Clobetasol For Scleroderma?

Hi, my Doctor has put me calcitrene(.5%) for scleroderma along with clobetasol, I have been on it for about a month now the skin does seem to be thinning in spots, how long do you suggest I stay on this?, (I use it 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off once daily)
posted on Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.

It cannot be totally cured.

kee using till you get symptomatic relief

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you

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How Long Should I Use Calcitrene And Clobetasol For Scleroderma?

Hello, Thanks for the query. It cannot be totally cured. kee using till you get symptomatic relief Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you