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While this ointment is extremely effective at treating eczema, the doctor who prescribed it to me failed to inform that excessive use caused thinning of the skin. I was told to use it 2-4 times a day and it was very effective for reducing the itch and the scaliness, but after two years of near constant use I realized (after conferring with a new doctor) that the reason I can no longer soak in a b...

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/14/2009
Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
Overall rating 3.3
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While this ointment is extremely effective at treating eczema, the doctor who prescribed it to me failed to inform that excessive use caused thinning of the skin. I was told to use it 2-4 times a day and it was very effective for reducing the itch and the scaliness, but after two years of near constant use I realized (after conferring with a new doctor) that the reason I can no longer soak in a bath or a pool for too long, due to the fact that my hands get so pruney it hurts, was because of this medication.Read More Read Less

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anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/24/2009
Condition: Contact Dermatitis
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/5/2009
Condition: Skin Condition
Overall rating 2.0
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I had an reaction---red bumps on arms and lower part of legs. This medication was given to me because I had a red spot behind my knee that would almost heal and then start itching and got worse.

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Anonymous | Female | Patient
9/2/2008
Condition: Genital Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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Worked FIRST time for a childhood 'infection' that I was denied having for 7 yrs by my parents. I suffered 7 yrs, then my mom, a Rx, gave me Kenalog. RELIEF!

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