You need to phase out to just emolients,atrophy could be a problem.If there are flareups only hydrocortisone for a few days.
Thank you for your feedback. I haven't used anything other than cerave moistuizing lotion and cream. I am swearing off all steroid based creams forever. I am really worried that I have done permanent damage. Do you think that the atrophy is reversable?
Does recover ,not permanent.
That is a relief. Do you have any suggestions on how I can speed up the recovery process? I really appreciate your feedback.
I generally give emollients for application and let nature do the rest.Works out fine.
Would you think that using a 100% cocoa butter stick to the depressed areas a helpful step to recovery? I don't get to see the dermatologist for another couple of weeks and I would like to get a head start on the healing process. I am also taking fish oil capsules to help with my skin health. Are these good steps? Any other suggestions?
I got a sooner appointment with a different dermatology office. I have to say I was pretty dissapointed. She totally disregarded my concern about the skin thinning and atrophy. I showed her the spots where I was noticing thinning and atrophy and she said that I am just fair and naturally my skin is more transparent. She barely looked at my face up close and said that it looked like I had exema around my eye area and I needed something to clear it up. When I tried to get her to address the clearly atrophied skin, she gave me a card for a cosmetic surgeon. She quickly prescribed me Mimyx cream and told me I could go back to my regular skincare regime within a month after my sensitized skin felt better. I still have an appointment with the original dermatologist in two weeks. Do you think that I should pursue the thinness and atrophy with the next dermatologist or do you think that the Mimyx cream will clear up my worries?
Best to leave the skin do the remodelling.Mimyx creme is good enough.Be reassured.