Question 1

Is Desosoft Cream safe for babies?

Accepted Answer

No, Desosoft Cream is not safe for babies. It is a corticosteroid and is not approved to be used in children less than 3 months of age. In babies, the absorption of Desosoft Cream is greater as compared to adults which might lead to systemic absorption (absorbed throughout the body) and effects like Adrenal (glands producing steroids) suppression, symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome, high blood sugar, facial swelling, glycosuria (excretion of glucose in urine), withdrawal (weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain), and growth retardation in children.

Question 2

Does Desosoft Cream cause skin irritation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Desosoft Cream can cause skin irritation. Though the chances are rare, the irritation can be due to the hypersensitivity of the person towards the medication or any added excipient of the drug. Allergy to corticosteroids may generally appear as inability of the wounds to heal. If symptoms like these appear, then consult your doctor immediately after discontinuing the medicine. The doctor will start appropriate therapy accordingly.

Question 3

What is Desosoft Cream used for?

Accepted Answer

It is a steroid which is used on the skin to treat mild or moderate atopic dermatitis in patients aged 3 months or more. It suppresses your immunity and associated inflammation, thereby relieving inflammatory conditions. Long-term usage should be avoided and do consult your physician before the start of therapy or in case of any skin reaction. Also, you must consult your physician in case your symptoms do not improve with the medication.

Question 4

Is Desosoft Cream available over the counter drug?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not an over the counter drug. Therefore, you cannot buy this medicine without a prescription. It is a corticosteroid and it suppresses your immunity and also has numerous metabolic side effects hence is not recommended for a long period. Moreover, you should take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.

Question 5

Can Desosoft Cream be used on the face?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Desosoft Cream can be applied on the face but with certain precautions. Do not directly apply it on the face. If it is in foam form, dispense it on your hands first and gently massage over the affected areas of the face. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes or other mucous membranes. Wash your hands after use. Use this medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do consult your physician before the start of therapy.

Question 6

Can Desosoft Cream be used for fungal infections?

Accepted Answer

Desosoft Cream belongs to the class of Topical corticosteroids that is anti-inflammatory in nature which works to relieve pain, itching, redness, swelling occurring during various skin infections. While an antifungal agent is required to treat fungal infections. Consult your doctor before use. Avoid self-medication.

Question 7

Can Desosoft Cream treat acne?

Accepted Answer

Desosoft Cream is essentially used for relieving the inflammatory reaction causing redness, itching and swelling in skin infections. It may be used in combination with other anti-acne active ingredients mostly to tackle inflammation and redness. Singly, this Cream is known to flare up acne in some people.

Question 8

Can Desosoft Cream treat ringworm infections?

Accepted Answer

Desosoft Cream cannot be used to treat ringworm infections.

Question 9

Can Desosoft be used for insect bites?

Accepted Answer

Desosoft Cream may provide relief from the swelling, itching and redness caused after an insect bite, nevertheless please consult your doctor before administration. Avoid self-treatment.

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