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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had very red, dry, scaly, parts near my nose. It progressively got worse until I went to the dermatologist. He prescribed the cream and the problem ceased within a couple of days.
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Reviewer: BrianB, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was prescribed Elidel by another dermatologist for my seborrheic dermatitis, which didn't help and just burned. I went to another and he prescribed Desonide, and it cleared it right up without any burning or anything.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have Seborrheic Dermatitis. I have had it for years and this was what my Dermatologist prescribed to me. Desonide lotion is the best because it clears it up in a day when I have a flare up. I have used this product for over 10 years. Its great.
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Reviewer: 2, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had clear skin growing up so after being diagnosed with adult acne on my face by a dermatologist, I had to have this cleared immediately. (it was due to stress) He gave me this prescription along with a pill. I ended getting this in lotion form and I used it twice in one day(as prescribed) and literally woke up the next day almost completely clear! My face before the lotion was completely covere
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