Hello! I honestly don't know what I'm really asking about here, but I'm hoping someone has advice.
I was on accutane and my skin was completely clear. Then I got extremely dry. I went to my derm and he prescribed mildison (a mild hydrocortisone). I guess he thought I had eczema. He didn't say much about the side effects or what precautions i should've been taking. I used the cream for about 2 months. About a month ago my skin started breaking out in small red dots. I cleared it, but then it kept happening once every week. About a week ago my skin broke out in reaaal acne.. And I was destroyed. I had by that time stopped using the hydrocortisone. Apparently, I was not supposed to use any makeup at all while i was using this.
Now my I guess my question is, what are the long term effects of this? Has the cortisone somehow made me sensitive to any dirt on my face? Is it safe to use make up again? Should I sue my dermatologist for not telling me how to use the cream (and secondly because i was NOT supposed to use it to begin with)? I honestly don't know who to ask or if anyone even has an answer, since I suppose this never happens. Any advice would be of help.
I used combiderm steriod(not sure as correct spelling, anyway some kind of mild hydrocortisone) for 1 month and half. My face become just like you stated.Maybe even worse. Little hard red dots everywhere and texture was like sandpaper. Anyway It takes almost 6 months to calm. Now almost year pass and im 100% clear. Just be gentle and skip make up til your skin gets better. These topical steroids should not be used longer than few days let alone months.