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Is It Safe Continuing Use Of Betnovate C After Disappearance Of Pimple?

Hi docter, i have a pimple prone skin and from the past 4 years the problem has magnified. My age is 17. I tried a nos of creams but nothing worked. someone recommended Betnovate C recently...i used in on face only 2 month and all the pimples vanished. but recently i came to know about the side effects of this cream....Shall I continue the cream or some other cream should be applied????
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern and after reading the query it appears that you may suffer from steroid abuse.

Betnovate C cream contains steroid and shouldn't be used without a dermatologist's prescription. On its prolonged use it can cause thinning skin with red irritated skin or even hair growth. It is not at all a therapy for acne.

I suggest you to use proper sun protection. You can use Azelaic acid or Kojic acid creams under dermatological guidance only. These can be used for a long period without any side effects. This may take few weeks of the time to resolve your problem so have patience.

Take care
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Is It Safe Continuing Use Of Betnovate C After Disappearance Of Pimple?

Hi, I can understand your concern and after reading the query it appears that you may suffer from steroid abuse. Betnovate C cream contains steroid and shouldn t be used without a dermatologist s prescription. On its prolonged use it can cause thinning skin with red irritated skin or even hair growth. It is not at all a therapy for acne. I suggest you to use proper sun protection. You can use Azelaic acid or Kojic acid creams under dermatological guidance only. These can be used for a long period without any side effects. This may take few weeks of the time to resolve your problem so have patience. Take care