How to get rid of from the side effects of betnovate cream, which resulted in facial hair growth and lots and lots of pimples in face, neck and shoulder?
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Betnovate, MMS cream, Cortizone are all topical corticosteroids used for treating infection, inflammation and irritation. But they can be terribly habit-forming. Betnovate / MMS should not be used for more than 5 days. In India, Betnovate is being foolishly misused as a fairness cream. Prolonged use of these steroid creams can cause abnormal thinning of skin, rashes, whitish pale skin, stretch marks, excessive hair growth and visible veins on the face. When you try to stop using Betnovate or similar creams, you experience withdrawal symptoms like itchy rashes, pimples, blisters, depression, fatigue, body ache. So you cannot stop using Betnovate suddenly. To get rid of this addiction, it is advised to slowly reduce the amount of steroid cream by using a lower and lower concentration over a period of time. You can try mixing the steroid cream in a gentle emollient cream and using less and less of the steroid cream in this mix. Steroid creams affect your body's natural cortisone production. Slow withdrawal of cortisone will allow your body to slowly return to its natural levels. In fact, it is best to consult a dermatologist for this matter. They will likely prescribe a milder steroid cream to replace this one. Using a milder version will help you to slowly stop using Betnovate altogether.
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