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Is it safe to use corticosteroids for my cheek's eczema?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have eczema. There is redness in my cheeks. I have used Corticosteroid cream for six days. Are there any side effects to using it?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

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MD DVL

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Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Corticosteroids should never be applied without a doctor's advice. Also, certain steroids should never be applied to the face.

If you could send me photos and details, I will be able to give you proper suggestions. Till then, do not use anything on your own. It does more harm than good.

Consult a dermatologist online for further treatment.

I hope this information helps you.

Feel free to ask further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 16, 2014
Reviewed At March 10, 2026

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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