Desonide topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg. atopic dermatitis).

Desonide is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Major & minor side effects for Desonide

• Dry or scaly skin
• Burning and stinging
• Itching, redness or irritation at application site
• Skin Rash
• Lightening of skin at the area of application
• Acne

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

This medicine may increase the risk of Kaposi's sarcoma, a type of cancer.

This medicine may increase the risk of contact dermatitis, a type of skin rash that may develop on contact with a particular substance. 

This medicine may cause hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression and Cushing's syndrome in patients receiving high doses for a prolonged period of time.