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SIDE EFFECTS

The following local adverse reactions have been reported with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence:

  1. Burning
  2. Itching
  3. Irritation
  4. Dryness
  5. Folliculitis
  6. Hypertrichosis
  7. Acneiform eruptions
  8. Hypopigmentation
  9. Perioral dermatitis
  10. Allergic contact dermatitis
  11. Maceration of the skin
  12. Secondary infection
  13. Skin atrophy
  14. Striae
  15. Miliaria

DRUG INTERACTIONS

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Last reviewed on RxList: 10/30/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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