[rosacea] non-fluorinated cortisone creams safe short term

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From:  "Linda Sy MD"  
Date:  Fri Apr 2, 1999  1:59 am 
Subject:  [rosacea] Re: Cortisones-Dr. Sy

Margaret, In my experience, sporadic use (only when needed in acute flares)
of mild low potent non-fluorinated cortisone creams and ointments do not
cause much problems - it is when one uses this daily and forever that it
cause thinning of the skin, dilated blood vessels, steroid acne etc.

Linda Sy M.D.
Linda Sy Skin Care
http://www.lindasy.com
Voice:Toll-free 877-Lindasy (546-3279)
FAX: 925-939-5207

-----Original Message-----
From: margaret howell 
To: rosacea-support 
Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 9:17 AM
Subject: [rosacea] Cortisones-Dr. Sy

>Thank you Dr. Sy for that information. I have a few more questions about
>cortisones when you get the time. First I was wondering if long term use of
>the mild cortisones (Hydrocortisone, Tridesilon) can cause damage to the
>skin? I only hear about the side-effects of the fluorinated cortisones.
>If so why would a dermatologist prescribe hydrocortisones for seborrheic
>dermatitis when for some of us it is a chronic condition? I know that the
>packages say to discontinue use after a couple of weeks, but I had a
>dermatologist that gave me prescriptions for Tridesilon for years.
>
> Thanks,
> Margaret H.