Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of desoximetasone Top.
Overall User Ratings
32 Total User Reviews
User Reviews
Learn about
User Reviews
Reviewer: Bobbi, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
Do not believe this topical has help. Condition getting worse
0
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Traci S., 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
This is the only medication that has brought me relief! It has dramatically improved the appearance of the skin on the back of my neck and chest where I suffer from atopic dermatitis. My doctor prescribed the desoximetasone along with another topical drug, but I have only renewed the prescription for desox. because of how effective it was. I would strongly recommend this for anyone coping with a s
...
Show Full Comment
4
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
This medicine helped my eczema a lot, however, it came with a very unfortunate side effect: stretch marks. I have them behind my left knee and on my thighs. I switched to another doctor and she gave me a new medicine. To this day, the stretch marks have not gone away and I'm not sure they ever will. It's really very unfortunate.
5
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I was prescribed this medication because after surgery I developed atopic dermatitis on my feet. My dermatologist tried many medications and nothing helped for more then a few days. I saw my foot doctor and he prescribed this immediately. It took a few weeks to start working, but as long as I remember to use it now, I rarely ever have any itching on my feet. It's the only long term medication I've
...
Show Full Comment
0
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Meghan, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I used this medicine for severe eczema on my legs and stomach. At first I had great results with this medicine. It got rid of some major spots. I kept using it for my normal breakouts for a couple of years. I know have learned that it caused weight gain and stretch marks. I decided to go to a new doctor who said he would never let anyone take this medicine for more than six weeks! I might never ge
...
Show Full Comment
4
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
FDA Protect Your Health
Benzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix
Database Is One-Stop Resource on Kids' Medications
Explore our expanded FDA Center on WebMD.
Ask the pharmacist
Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.
WebMD the app
Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.
Find Out MoreIMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.
