Is compound dexamethasone ointment toxic?

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Compound dexamethasone acetate cream is a kind of compound preparation containing a small amount of glucocorticoid dexamethasone. It is widely used in our daily life, and it is an over-the-counter drug for dermatology. For neurodermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and chronic eczema. Apply directly at affected area, 2 ~ 3 times a day, so is compound dexamethasone ointment poisonous side effect? Let's talk about it.

Is compound dexamethasone ointment toxic?

This drug is a hormone drug, short-term use of the words on the treatment of skin diseases is a good effect, but long-term use will produce dependence. It's not good for your health. Fungal infection of skin problems, long-term use will make it worse or spread.

Compound dexamethasone ointment is not suitable for thin skin such as face and neck. Because it is a drug containing glucocorticoids, similar to the face and other places capillary is relatively rich, hormone sensitivity is relatively high, should not be used.

Long term use can cause skin atrophy, telangiectasia, pigmentation and secondary infection. Herpes zoster on the lips or body is caused by the virus. The use of compound dexamethasone ointment will aggravate the infection on the affected area.

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