Acne.org ProductsThe following side effects are expected to occur in the first few weeks of using clascoterone cream. These side effects usually decrease with continued use of clascoterone. Contact your doctor if these symptoms are severe and/or do not go away:
How Common (based on clinical studies)
| Skin redness | Up to 12.2% of all users |
| Dryness of skin | Up to 10.5% of all users |
| Burning, stinging, or tingling sensations | Up to 4.2% of all users |
| Swelling | Up to 3.6% of all users |
| Purplish stretch marks | Up to 2.5% of all users |
| Thinning of the skin | Up to 1.6% of all users |
| Spider veins | Up to 1.2% of all users |
Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Application site hypersensitivity
- Changes in oiliness of the skin
- Facial acute dermatitis
- Change of hair color on the nose
If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using clascoterone immediately and contact your doctor or get emergency medical care right away:
- A sudden appearance of swelling and rash (known as hives)
- Swelling of the eyes, lips, tongue, or entire face
- Severe itching
- Trouble breathing or swallowing
- Changes in voice (hoarseness)
Clascoterone may also cause other side effects that are not mentioned here. Contact your doctor if you experience any other troublesome symptoms when using clascoterone.
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