Burning, itching, dry skin. With long-term use - skin atrophy, local hirsutism, telangiectasia, purpura, steroid acne, perioral dermatitis, pigmentation disorders. With long-term use and / or application to large areas of the skin and with the use of occlusive dressings, systemic side effects characteristic of glucocorticosteroids are possible: suppression of adrenal cortex function, weight gain, osteoporosis, increased blood pressure, swelling, ulceration of the gastrointestinal mucosa, exacerbation of hidden foci of infection, hyperkalemia, agitation, insomnia, menstrual cycle disorders.
In children (side effects are additional to side effects in adults) - oppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system, Itenko-Cushing syndrome, growth retardation, lag in weight gain, increased intracranial pressure (flumethasone).