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How Can I Safely Stop Using HH Lite Cream And Maintain My Skin Results?
Hi Doctor, I have been using HH lite cream for very long time without knowing it is steroid based, I have a very few side effects, now I was thinking to stop it completely. Please suggest the precautions to be taken and also a good substitute to maintain the results. Thank you
Tue, 1 Apr 2025
Hello,
You should not use steroid ointments for a prolonged period, as it causes thinning of the skin along with other side effects. Do not stop using it abruptly; you should slowly taper off of it. You can apply it every other night for 1-2 weeks. Then 2-3 times a week for another week or two. Then stop completely.
After you have stopped using it. Take care of your skin. Use a gentle, herbal repair moisturizer to help calm inflammation and repair the skin. Steroid withdrawal makes the skin sun-sensitive and prone to pigmentation. You are advised to use bio-derma photo-derm max creams that have SPF, for the day. At night you can use aloe vera gel (pure, no alcohol).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You should not use steroid ointments for a prolonged period, as it causes thinning of the skin along with other side effects. Do not stop using it abruptly; you should slowly taper off of it. You can apply it every other night for 1-2 weeks. Then 2-3 times a week for another week or two. Then stop completely.
After you have stopped using it. Take care of your skin. Use a gentle, herbal repair moisturizer to help calm inflammation and repair the skin. Steroid withdrawal makes the skin sun-sensitive and prone to pigmentation. You are advised to use bio-derma photo-derm max creams that have SPF, for the day. At night you can use aloe vera gel (pure, no alcohol).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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