User:Mr. Ibrahem/Desonide

Desonide is a steroid cream used to treat eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and psoriasis. It comes as a cream, ointment, lotion, and foam.

Common side effects include burning, folliculitis, acne, and thinning of the skin. Other side effects may include Cushing’s syndrome and high blood sugar. Most side effects are mild. It has low to mid potency and is classified as a group VI corticosteroid in the USA.

Desonide was approved for medical use in the United States in 1972. It is available as a generic medication under various brandnames. A 15 gram tube of 0.05% costs about 15 USD as of 2021.