Topical steroid cream short term use ok?

[Qwerty098]

Want to use it as I have a bad flare-up just for 3 days. It's elocon if that matters.

[katepoet]

That's when it's supposed to be used most.

[Shell567]

Hi Qwerty,

The recommendations are that it's fine to use in the short-term, but should not be used for more than 5 days if being applied to the face.

NHS Choices: Elocon nhs.uk/medicine-guides/page... skin conditions&medicine=Elocon&preparation=Elocon 0.1% cream

[lovesradio]

I would use it in this situation! As a general rule I try to use the lowest potency that i can get away with to get back to a state that regular emollient use will pretty much keep skin OK. Good luck!

[AndyG364]

I use/d Daktacort hydrocort/miconazole cream on my face for a while but yes, told not to use long term. Thats for Seb.Dermatitis