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Is It Safe To Use Clobetasol Cream For Long Time?
Diagnozed with subcutaneous lupus this past summer. was given 3x days hydroquixine tabs. and clobetasol crème. continuing to take this til I see the DR. in March. However while it has improved, when I use the crème my chest is red as if I have a sunburn which I do not. Is it dangerous to keep using the crème, should I just take the pills
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Thanks for query.subcutaneous lupus usually does not need topical steroid cream as it does not have much benefits compared to hydroxychloroquine.stop using it as Long-term use of topical steroids can lead to secondary infection with fungus or bacteria ,skin atrophy, telangiectasia (prominent blood vessels), skin bruising and fragility.use only hydroxychloroquine.regards.
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It is nothing to worry even if use the Clobetasol for longer than enough time that will not cause any harm to you, have good day.
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It is nothing to worry even if use the Clobetasol for longer than enough time that will not cause any harm to you, have good day.
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