Is Desonide Cream Safe for Face

Is desonide (Desonate) safe for the face? Do not use desonide (Desonate) any where on the face unless your provider has specifically told you to do so. The skin on your face is more sensitive and likely to get unwanted side effects, so you want to make sure to use it only when absolutely necessary.

Is desonide cream harmful?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: stretch marks, skin thinning/discoloration, acne, excessive hair growth, hair bumps (folliculitis). Skin infections can become worse when using this medication.

What does desonide cream do?

Desonide topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis). This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).