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Can Elocon Cream Be Used For Swelling On The Hands Of A Child?
my child 5month old has redness and swelling (due to insect bite which insect is unknown) a dermatologists suggested to use elocon cream how safe is it for the baby and how long should i leave the cream on especially there is swelling on his head(is it safe to apply there)
Thu, 19 May 2016
Hi...I understand your concern. Elocon is a mild steroid and if your dermatologist has prescribed it he would have got a good reason in doing so. But as it is a steroid I suggest you to apply it not more than a week as steroid can get systemically absorbed.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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