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...
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