How to heal a damaged skin following the use of cortisone cream?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 26 years old. I am trying to find a way to heal my skin after abuse of cortisone creams. Quite specifically, in between my eyebrows, my skin is seriously thin and looks damaged. I stopped using the cortisone creams before four years, and I was given them to use due to allergic reaction hives. I am skeptical of using acids and any chemicals. I have hyperpigmentation on my forehead and do not want to worsen it. I have been reading vitamin C and vitamin E creams, but do not know which is the best. Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

How long did you use cortisone cream over the face? Repair of steroid-induced damage requires a lot of patience. In mild to moderate cases, gentle cleanser - Cetyl alcohol based with barrier repair agents containing Ceramide and Hyaluronic acid suffice. In cases where damage is severe, we recommend an immunomodulator cream like Pimecrolimus. But I would not suggest it without your physician checking your skin. For now, I suggest moisturizing sunscreen during the day and barrier repair creams at night.

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