MOMETASONE (moe MET a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat skin problems that may cause itching, redness, and swelling. Mometasone is a medium-strength corticosteroid. This medication is available in several forms including cream, ointment, and lotion (solution). Mometasone decreases swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness.

Mometasone topical is used to relieve the redness, swelling, itching and inflammation and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes).

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

•  Severe skin rash
•  Redness, swelling, or other signs of skin infection in the place where you applied mometasone
•  Children who use mometasone topical may have an increased risk of side effects including slowed growth and delayed weight gain. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of applying this medication to your child's skin.

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• Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.
• It treats pimples (acne) by penetrating into the skin and killing acne-causing bacteria. It additionally reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes acne-prone skin, and it also keeps your pores open.

Salicylic acid topical (for the skin) is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, seborrhea, or psoriasis, and to remove corns, calluses, and warts.

• Skin irritation,
• Hypersensitivity,
• Dry skin,
• Erythema (skin redness)

• This medicine should not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or birthmarks.
• It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use protective measures like sunscreen or wear protective clothing. 
• Inform your doctor if you notice unusual dryness, redness and peeling of the skin.
• Do not apply to open wounds or irritated skin.