Dermoveit® should be used with caution in patients with a history of local hypersensitivity to glucocorticosteroids or to any auxiliary substance that is part of the drug. Local reactions of hypersensitivity may be similar to the symptoms of the ongoing disease.
In some individuals, as a result of increased systemic absorption of glucocorticosteroids for external use, hypercorticism (the Itenko-Cushing syndrome) and reversible suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system may result, leading to the development of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency.
If any of the above is observed, you should cancel the drug, gradually reducing the frequency of its application, or replace it with a less active glucocorticosteroid.A sudden cessation of treatment can lead to the development of glucocorticosteroid insufficiency.
The risk factors for enhancing systemic effects include: glucocorticosteroid activity and the composition of the drug for external use, duration of application, application of the drug to large areas of the skin, application in closed skin areas (i.e., in intertriginous zones or under occlusive dressings (diapers and diapers infants can play the role of an occlusive bandage)), increased hydration of the stratum corneum, use on areas with thin skin such as face; application to damaged skin or other conditions that may be accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the skin barrier.
Compared to adults, children and infants may have a higher percentage of glucocorticosteroid absorption for external use, which is why this category of patients is more at risk of developing systemic side effects. This is due to the fact that children have an immature skin barrier and a greater value of the ratio of body surface area to body weight compared to adults.
Use in children
If possible, glucocorticosteroids should be avoided for external use for extended periods in children under 12 years of age, as long-term use of glucocorticosteroids for external use can cause oppression of adrenal function.
In children more often than in adults, there are atrophic changes in the skin with external application of glucocorticosteroids. If clobetasol is administered to children, the course of treatment should be limited to several days, and a doctor should be observed at least once a week.
Use in psoriasis
In some cases, the treatment of psoriasis by glucocorticosteroids for external use may be accompanied by the resumption of the symptoms of the disease, drug resistance, the development of generalized pustular psoriasis and local or systemic toxicity due to disruption of the skin barrier function, so careful monitoring of the patient is particularly important.
Concomitant Infection
When attaching a secondary infection, appropriate antibiotic therapy should be carried out. With any signs of spread of infection, it is necessary to stop the external application of glucocorticosteroids and carry outappropriate treatment with antibacterial drugs.
Risk of infection with occlusion
Warm moist conditions created with the application of an occlusive dressing, contribute to the emergence of a bacterial infection, so it is necessary to thoroughly clean the skin before applying a new bandage.
Chronic ulcers of the shins
Glucocorticosteroids for external use are sometimes used to treat dermatitis around chronic ulcers of the shins. However, such use may be accompanied by an increased incidence of local hypersensitivity reactions and an increased risk of developing local infections.
Application on the face skin
The application to the skin of the face is undesirable, since this area is more susceptible to the development of atrophic changes. In case of application to the skin of the face, treatment should be limited to a few days.
Application on the eyelids
When applying the cream on the eyelids, care should be taken to ensure that the product does not get into the eyes, because repeated exposure to the cream can cause cataracts and glaucoma.