Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I CANNOT STRESS enough how important it is to stay away from DesOwen long term. I was on it and yes, it helped tremendously UNTIL you try to stop using it. I had a terrible flare and got tons of little bumps on my face. I also know of a lot of other people who had the same reaction. It's a steroid based cream which is taboo for rosacea sufferers. I know of people who got steroid-induced rosacea from this cream. Like most steroid based creams, it works wonders initially but you're skin can literally become " addicted " to it and then when you try to stop it goes in " withdrawl " . Please be careful when using any steroid creams - they are not meant for long term use. Honestly, I wouldn't even use them at all after what i went thru. Good Luck, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I CANNOT STRESS enough how important it is to stay away from DesOwen long term. I was on it and yes, it helped tremendously UNTIL you try to stop using it. I had a terrible flare and got tons of little bumps on my face. I also know of a lot of other people who had the same reaction. It's a steroid based cream which is taboo for rosacea sufferers. I know of people who got steroid-induced rosacea from this cream. Like most steroid based creams, it works wonders initially but you're skin can literally become " addicted " to it and then when you try to stop it goes in " withdrawl " . Please be careful when using any steroid creams - they are not meant for long term use. Honestly, I wouldn't even use them at all after what i went thru. Good Luck, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I CANNOT STRESS enough how important it is to stay away from DesOwen long term. I was on it and yes, it helped tremendously UNTIL you try to stop using it. I had a terrible flare and got tons of little bumps on my face. I also know of a lot of other people who had the same reaction. It's a steroid based cream which is taboo for rosacea sufferers. I know of people who got steroid-induced rosacea from this cream. Like most steroid based creams, it works wonders initially but you're skin can literally become " addicted " to it and then when you try to stop it goes in " withdrawl " . Please be careful when using any steroid creams - they are not meant for long term use. Honestly, I wouldn't even use them at all after what i went thru. Good Luck, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I was told by my Derm that DesOwen was a steroid should only be used for week or two (He gave it to me to use just after I was diagnosed). THen I went on to Metrogel, which proved totally useless. Now I'm just biding my time. WIth me, the symptoms seem to come and go as they please with no rhyme or reason, no attention to triggers or meds. So I am on nothing now, and haven't had a pimple in awhile. Also stopped putting stuff in my eyes every night and my eyes are ok, so go know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I was told by my Derm that DesOwen was a steroid should only be used for week or two (He gave it to me to use just after I was diagnosed). THen I went on to Metrogel, which proved totally useless. Now I'm just biding my time. WIth me, the symptoms seem to come and go as they please with no rhyme or reason, no attention to triggers or meds. So I am on nothing now, and haven't had a pimple in awhile. Also stopped putting stuff in my eyes every night and my eyes are ok, so go know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I was told by my Derm that DesOwen was a steroid should only be used for week or two (He gave it to me to use just after I was diagnosed). THen I went on to Metrogel, which proved totally useless. Now I'm just biding my time. WIth me, the symptoms seem to come and go as they please with no rhyme or reason, no attention to triggers or meds. So I am on nothing now, and haven't had a pimple in awhile. Also stopped putting stuff in my eyes every night and my eyes are ok, so go know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 Tridesilon --- PHYSICIANS' DESK REFERENCE, PDR® Pronounced: tri-DESS-ill-on Generic name: Desonide Other brand name: DesOwen Tridesilon is a steroid preparation that relieves the itching and inflammation of a variety of skin problems. It is applied directly to the skin. When you use Tridesilon, you inevitably absorb some of the medication through your skin and into the bloodstream. Too much absorption can lead to unwanted side effects elsewhere in the body. To keep this problem to a minimum, avoid using large amounts of Tridesilon over large areas, and do not cover it with airtight dressings such as plastic wrap or adhesive bandages unless specifically told to by your doctor. Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, notify your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue using Tridesilon. Many of the side effects listed below are rare, but may occur more often if the affected area is covered with a bandage or treated for a long time. a.. Side effects may include: Acne, additional infections, allergic reactions of the skin, burning and stinging, dryness, excessive hair growth, irritation, itching, loss of skin color, prickly heat, rash, scaly skin, skin inflammation around the mouth, skin loss, skin peeling or redness, skin softening, stretch marks, worsening of the condition. Large doses of steroids applied over a large area, and long-term use of these preparations, especially when the treated areas are covered, can cause increases in blood sugar or sugar in the urine, Cushing's syndrome (a condition characterized by a moon-shaped face, emotional disturbances, high blood pressure, weight gain, and, in women, growth of body hair), and effects on the adrenal gland, pituitary, and hypothalamus. Although Tridesilon is applied to the skin, there is no way of knowing how much medication is absorbed into the bloodstream. The more powerful steroids have caused birth defects in animals. In general, these preparations should not be used extensively, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time by pregnant women. They should be used only if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks to the unborn baby. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether steroid creams and ointments are absorbed in sufficient amounts to appear in breast milk. If your doctor considers Tridesilon essential to your health, he or she may advise you to stop breastfeeding until your treatment with the medication is finished. rom: " Moya Stone " agathasprose@...> To: rosacea-support > Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 10:52 AM Subject: DesOwen > Have any of you tried a topical called 'DesOwen'? I > know someone with rosacea who swears by this. He uses > it twice a day and never has a flare up. His doctor > prescribed it, and by the way, his doctor never even > mentioned endless doses of antibiotics (which I think > is a very dangerous path to take). > > If anyone has experienced DesOwen I'd like to know if > it was helpful. > > Thanks! > > ===== > The greatness of a nation & its moral progress can be judged > by the way its animals are treated. - Gandhi > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I realize you've already gotten several responses telling you how bad Desowen is, but i wanted to throw in my opinion. Desowen is bad for two reasons. The first, is that even if it works, as soon as you come off it, you'll have a horrible rebound (that can last for months or even years) during which your cea will be 10x worse than it was at the start of the treatment. So maybe you're thinking " ok, fair enough, I will just stay on it for life " Well the second problem with Desowen, is like all steroids, prolonged use breaks down and thins the epidermis. So overtime, the desowen itself will begin to cause cea to worsen, and because the epidermis is thinning, all other cea triggers (heat, wind, sun, topicals etc) are going to penetrate further into your skin, in turn making everything that triggers your cea become worse and worse. Unfortunately, even after all of this has been scientifically proven, Many derms STILL recommend Desowen to treat cea! Which really shows exactly how much u can trust dermatologists! If I were you I would not go NEAR the Desowen, and if your friend has only been on it for a short time, get them off it ASAP. If your friend has already been on it for a long time, he may want to consider trying to slowly ween himself off (NOT fun but probably better than continuing to stay on it) Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I realize you've already gotten several responses telling you how bad Desowen is, but i wanted to throw in my opinion. Desowen is bad for two reasons. The first, is that even if it works, as soon as you come off it, you'll have a horrible rebound (that can last for months or even years) during which your cea will be 10x worse than it was at the start of the treatment. So maybe you're thinking " ok, fair enough, I will just stay on it for life " Well the second problem with Desowen, is like all steroids, prolonged use breaks down and thins the epidermis. So overtime, the desowen itself will begin to cause cea to worsen, and because the epidermis is thinning, all other cea triggers (heat, wind, sun, topicals etc) are going to penetrate further into your skin, in turn making everything that triggers your cea become worse and worse. Unfortunately, even after all of this has been scientifically proven, Many derms STILL recommend Desowen to treat cea! Which really shows exactly how much u can trust dermatologists! If I were you I would not go NEAR the Desowen, and if your friend has only been on it for a short time, get them off it ASAP. If your friend has already been on it for a long time, he may want to consider trying to slowly ween himself off (NOT fun but probably better than continuing to stay on it) Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2002 Report Share Posted January 30, 2002 I hate to say it, but more and more it's beginning to sound like the majority of Dermatologists are quacks and just after a paycheck... Re: DesOwen > I realize you've already gotten several responses telling you how bad > Desowen is, but i wanted to throw in my opinion. Desowen is bad for two > reasons. The first, is that even if it works, as soon as you come off it, > you'll have a horrible rebound (that can last for months or even years) > during which your cea will be 10x worse than it was at the start of the > treatment. So maybe you're thinking " ok, fair enough, I will just stay on > it for life " > Well the second problem with Desowen, is like all steroids, prolonged use > breaks down and thins the epidermis. So overtime, the desowen itself will > begin to cause cea to worsen, and because the epidermis is thinning, all > other cea triggers (heat, wind, sun, topicals etc) are going to > penetrate further into your skin, in turn making everything that triggers > your cea become worse and worse. > Unfortunately, even after all of this has been scientifically proven, Many > derms STILL recommend Desowen to treat cea! Which really shows exactly > how much u can trust dermatologists! If I were you I would not go NEAR the > Desowen, and if your friend has only been on it for a short time, get them > off it ASAP. If your friend has already been on it for a long time, he may > want to consider trying to slowly ween himself off (NOT fun but probably > better than continuing to stay on it) > > Adam > > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you don't give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change the subject when replying to a digest ! > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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