Long Term Use of Triamcinolone for Dermatitis Safe?
asked 2 years ago by Darren in Ellensburgh Wahington
Latest answer by Bryan K. Chen, MD
Question viewed 720 times
Tags: nose, corticosteroid, dermatitis
I have dealt with seborhic dermatitis for about twenty years. I am so sick and tired of it. I use Nizoral shampoo and ZNP soap as well as Triamcinolone cream. It is the worse on my face, around my nose and cheeks at times. I am concerned about the long term use of the Triamcinolone because I believe it is a cortocosteroid, but it seems to be one of the only things that works. Is it safe for long term use? If not, what can I do? Please help. Thank you.
1 answer to Long Term Use of Triamcinolone for Dermatitis Safe?
+1
Triamcinolone for dermatitis.
Long-term use of any topical corticosteroid can cause steroid-associated acne-rosacea, thinning of the skin, stretch marks. Furthermore, with continuous use, any single corticosteroid tends to decrease in effectiveness over time. To get flares of seborrheic dermatitis under control, I recommend application of a topical corticosteroid twice daily for no longer than 2 weeks, continuously. If someone needs it more long-term, I recommend alternating 3 days on, 3 days off. Non-corticosteroid...
more
Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
San Diego Dermatologist