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Compare DESONIDE OINTMENT (Desonide Ointment) and DESOXIMETASONE (Desoximetasone) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Desonide Ointment · Corticosteroid
How it works
Corticosteroid agent
Approved for
Desoximetasone · Corticosteroid
How it works
Corticosteroid agent
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
No specific warnings
Based on 15 Reddit discussions
DESONIDE OINTMENT
50%
positive
6 threads
DESOXIMETASONE
22%
positive
9 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
6 Reddit threads analysed for DESONIDE OINTMENT
Overall Sentiment
Slightly positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
1 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
27F, 5'7", 115 lbs, white; location: midwest USA PMH: Narcolepsy; Famililal hypercholesterolemia; POTS Medications: Concerta 54 mg daily (since 2011); Armodafinil 150 mg TID (since 2012); Atorvastatin 20 mg (started taking 7/10/23); Copper IUD (placed late May 2023); Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg every Fri
Hi everyone. I've had a lip rash that hasn't fully gone away. It started last year with no prior lip issues in my life. Here is a link to some photos: [https://imgur.com/a/UnpBSyD](https://imgur.com/a/UnpBSyD) **Information:** \-36/m \-I think my immune system is generally good and haven't been sick
Since i was about 16 almost 17 ive been dealing with dandruff, peeling skin and rashes on my face, shoulders, chest, arms, and legs. Ive seen 2 or 3 dermatologists about this issue and they told me it was “Seborrhea”. I’ve tried a multitude of OTC and Prescription creams and shampoos all having limi
28, male, 6’, 140lbs, approximately 3 months of same symptoms but not as bad as when it began. Smoker, 1/2 to full pack a day Medications used-desonide ointment, twice a day used approximately 6/7 days a week for a month, not much improvement but didn’t go back to legions like when it first began. A
(29F, 5'3, 130 lbs, occasional drinking, no smoking or drugs) I had some kind of of infection (one derm said it looked bacterial, another said infected eczema outbreak, my dentist thought it seemed like a cold sore that got spread around the entirety of my lips). After that was taken care of from a
M 19 120 5'8 white healthy Hello! I applied desonide ointment on a patch of skin to help heal it and I think I may have had an allergic reaction to it possibly? I've been prescribed it before and I never had any reaction but now I have red spots all over my belly and under my arms should I wait or
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9 Reddit threads analysed for DESOXIMETASONE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
3 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
This is the story of how I contracted a condition outside of the knowledge of modern medicine, and how I came to beat it. **It Starts** Three years ago, on December 16th, I began getting very itchy. I was fine during the day, but at night the itch would be out in force. I ignored it at first and tho
I'm 32 years old. Weight 155. I have a severe propylene glycol allergy. It was in the vaginal estrogen cream I was prescribed for vaginal atrophy and it gave me chronic eczema inside of my vagina. I haven't had contact with propylene glycol since early December. However since then I've had additiona
Will the cream go bad? Do I have to get a refill? The cream is called Desoximetasone 0.5% cream. I'm 25 M / Asian, 150lbs.
Specs: 28, female, 5'3" and 124lbs. Not much of a past medical history other than fairly frequent headaches and the very occasional migraine, as well as some relatively minor digestive problems. Definitely no history of dermatological issues. About 2 months ago, I noticed a few small itchy bumps on
Age: 26 Sex: Male Height: 177 cm, 5'10 Weight: 130 lbs, 59 kg Race: Caucasian Duration of Complaint: 9 years Diagnosed Medical Issues: Bipolar II, asthma, eczema, seasonal allergies Current Medications and Duration of Use: Lexapro 5 mg daily (51 days), Lamotrigine 100 mg daily (1 1/2 years), Vyvanse
So, it began back around 2007. I developed a rash on my leg, about the size of a quarter. It popped up on my lower back, and I went to the doctor. (I was 17 at the time, my dad was ex military, so base doctors at this point) They diagnosed it as ringworm, gave me some cream, and away I went. The ra
Hello! 23F, in otherwise good health! Eat healthy, work out 4x weekly, have no other skin issues aside from the occasional pimple around that time of the month. Haven’t changed soaps/perfumes/etc. Currently taking no medications/vitamins/etc. 149lbs, 5’6” . About a 2-2.5 months ago a rash [trying t
3 weeks ago our son touched got his hands on some plants and landscape bark. When we got home I pulled out a couple tiny slivers, don't know if it was the bark or some type of nettle (unlikely). The following day he had red bumps and 4 days later they didn't go away. We visited his dr and were presc
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both DESONIDE OINTMENT and DESOXIMETASONE belong to the Corticosteroid class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
DESOXIMETASONE carries 1 FDA warning. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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