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What Causes Itchiness And Burning Sensation After Discontinuing Fluticasone Cream?

Hi doctor, im reshma 20yrs...i have been using fluticasone ointment for my skin allergy since my age of 15. When i stop the usage of the ointment my skin starts itching, burning and my skin gets peeled off...Recently i came to know that, the ointment i was using contains steroid..is all this side effect of the ointments...please help me how to get rid of this.
Fri, 21 Oct 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain I would like to inform you that Fluticasone is a steroid based ointment that can help in relieving itching and rashes caused due to allergies..
But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin..
Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually..
It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal..
As of now for itching and burning take anti histamines like Levocetrizine and do cool compresses on face..
Apply cooled aloevera gel..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Itchiness And Burning Sensation After Discontinuing Fluticasone Cream?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain I would like to inform you that Fluticasone is a steroid based ointment that can help in relieving itching and rashes caused due to allergies.. But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin.. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually.. It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal.. As of now for itching and burning take anti histamines like Levocetrizine and do cool compresses on face.. Apply cooled aloevera gel.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.