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Prescribed Clobex Shampoo for Face and Prednisone for ACNE by a Dermatologist
asked 1 year ago by Iracema in nyc
Latest answer by Steven Hacker, MD
Question viewed 287 times
Tags: steroid
Hello everyone, I just had an appointment at my new dermatologist and I am little bit surprised so I would like to get an opinion from other doctors. I have mild acne on the face that increases when I have my period. I got this when I stopped my birthcontrol pill (diane 35). It´s nothing extreme or shocking but I like to have my skin smooth. So here we go, he said that I have an excess of sebum and prescribed me for one week prednisone and clobex SHAMPOO to wash my face with. Is it ok?
1 answer to Prescribed Clobex Shampoo for Face and Prednisone for ACNE by a Dermatologist
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Although some doctors may choose this approach, I do not use prednisone nor topical steroids (clobex) for acne. There are many other traditional approaches that carry less risks including oral antibiotics, topical retinoids and topical antibiotics. On occasion strong steroids may cause acne "steroidal acne" and fluorinated topical steroids on the face may cause perioral dermatitis a condition that may be difficult to treat.
