desoximetasone /desok′simet″əsōn/ , a topical corticosteroid. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed for the treatment of skin inflammation. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Viral and fungal diseases of the skin, impaired circulation, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to other steroid medication prohibits its use. Caution should be used in applying occlusive dressings over topical steroid medications. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse reactions, usually occurring after prolonged or excessive application, are striae, hypopigmentation, or local irritation of the skin and various systemic effects.
