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Is Betnovate Contraindicated For Acne?

My family doctor recommended me to use betnovate gm cream for acne it made my acne go really quickly and the scars also vanished to a certain extent but when I stoped using it I got the acne back. I read it online that betnovate gm should not be used for acne. Is that true?
posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2014
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Yes Betnovate GM should not be used for acne. It is a topical steroid associated with a lot of side effects. Long term use can cause photosensitivity, thinning of skin, hair growth, pimples and Rosacea. Please stop Betnovate GM immediately and consult a dermatologist for controlling Acne.
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Is Betnovate Contraindicated For Acne?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic, Yes Betnovate GM should not be used for acne. It is a topical steroid associated with a lot of side effects. Long term use can cause photosensitivity, thinning of skin, hair growth, pimples and Rosacea. Please stop Betnovate GM immediately and consult a dermatologist for controlling Acne. Hope this helped, Take care.