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    Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
    4/12/2013 11:31:12 AM

    Reviewer: sweet deedee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    OMG I can't believe how fast and effective this gel has been on my rash. As a side effect to radiation treatment for cancer I developed a rash that appears (inexplicably)on my face;this med. clears it up immediately. I use it together with Aquaphore as it causes a great deal of dryness and peeling.

    Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
    5/18/2009 1:46:04 AM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Desonate has been the best drug I've used to treat the moderate-severe eczema I have on my face. I am 19 years old and have been using it for about a year on-and-off. Because it is an odorless gel, Desonate is pleasant to apply and I am not afraid to use it in the mornings before I go out since it does not make my skin oily or smelly. I apply it after washing my face and then use Eucerin lo ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Atopic Dermatitis
    12/13/2007 3:02:51 PM

    Reviewer: Satisfied Mom, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    My 14 month old son has severe excema, allergies and asthma. We have tried numerous other topical creams and ointments (i.e., Mymix, Protopic,Hydrocortisone creams and ointments, Aquaphor, Eucerin...) to keep his exzema under contol. Desonate by far has worked the best. In order to see the best results we found that you MUST apply it consistently. As a mother, I am relieved that we found a medicat ... Show Full Comment

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