This is the prescription cream the dermatologist prescribed for my feet and hands. After reading the insert, I'm inclined NOT to use it. The insert states that it is a super high potency corticosteroid. It WILL raise my blood sugar, it likely will cause sugar spillage into my urine. It states that in as little as a week can produce HPA axis suppression - adrenal gland issue - cushing disease, and more.
It seems the potential cure is more harmful than the rash. He said it was a form of eczema. I feel that I just reached a point about 3 months ago where I was putting the pieces together and coming to the conclusion that gluten was at the root of much of my symptoms and conditions. I am eating healthier and trying to heal my body.
I think I will treat the symptom of this rash the way I did last time, with aloe vera gel and lotions. I think I'd rather take my chances than add this corticosteroid into my system where it can cause other, perhaps more severe, issues.
My dog has Cushings, and at 14 y.o., there is nothing we or the vet are willing to do for him - fortunately one of the worst symptoms hasn't happened to him yet (extreme thirst and urination).
Anyhow, I don't want to cause my body more harm to get rid of the rash.
I wish I had asked what the medicine was (they emailed it direct to the pharmacy and my husband picked up 2 tubes of this today) and I know the pharmacy won't let us return it b/c of tampering laws, so we're out $20 but I just don't think I can bring myself to put this onto my skin to be absorbed into my system.
I'm going to call the dermatologist on Monday and ask if there is anything with less side effects. These side effects happen quickly and at 52% of the time.
Anyone use this stuff? Am I being rational?