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Desoximetasone topical Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 13, 2023.

Applies to desoximetasone topical: topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application ointment, topical application spray.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, desoximetasone topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking desoximetasone topical:

Rare

Incidence not known

Other side effects

Some side effects of desoximetasone topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Rare

Incidence not known

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to desoximetasone topical: compounding powder, topical cream, topical gel, topical ointment, topical spray.

General

The most commonly reported side effects were application site dryness, application site irritation, and application site pruritus.[Ref]

Endocrine

Frequency not reported: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria[Ref]

Local

Common (1% to 10%): Application site dryness, application site irritation, application site pruritus

Frequency not reported: Burning, itching[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, latent diabetes mellitus[Ref]

References

1. Product Information. Topicort (desoximetasone topical). Hoechst Marion Roussel.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.