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  • Female
  • 35 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about my maid because she's been using this dermikem oc cream for like two years now. She wants to stop using it, but every time she tries, her face gets all rashy and super itchy. What can we do about this?

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Dermikem OC cream is a topical corticosteroid cream used to treat various skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, and allergies. Long-term use of corticosteroid creams can lead to dependence, and stopping their use abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms, consult dermatologist he will taper the dose

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Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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