- Male
- 19 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm concerned about my skin. I recently used Mometasone for a few days to treat the red color I get from PLE, and while it helped, I feel like my skin has become thinner. I only applied it at night for a week. Now, whenever I travel or go outdoors, the redness comes back. How can I make my skin thicker again?
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Dermat opinion.
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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