Health Boards
Sat-21-11-2015, 15:56 PM
Sounds like a good lad, and he has good people around him. That will help.
Switching between Dovobet and Dovonex (I think that's what you meant) doesnt sound like a good idea to me. Dovobet is a potent glucocorticoid steroid and it not a long term thing especially for a young person. The recommended treatment period is 4 weeks with a maximum daily dose not exceeding 15 g also The safety and efficacy of Dovobet ointment in children below 18 years have not been established.
See here: Dovobet Ointment
And yes you will get criticised by the profession for doing your own light treatment. I know you are following the manufacturers instructions, but I would agree with the professionals it is wrong and they stopped it for a reason.
Hopefully your dermatologist will have better option for you next week, but please do be honest and tell them you have been using your own light treatment.
Switching between Dovobet and Dovonex (I think that's what you meant) doesnt sound like a good idea to me. Dovobet is a potent glucocorticoid steroid and it not a long term thing especially for a young person. The recommended treatment period is 4 weeks with a maximum daily dose not exceeding 15 g also The safety and efficacy of Dovobet ointment in children below 18 years have not been established.
See here: Dovobet Ointment
And yes you will get criticised by the profession for doing your own light treatment. I know you are following the manufacturers instructions, but I would agree with the professionals it is wrong and they stopped it for a reason.
Hopefully your dermatologist will have better option for you next week, but please do be honest and tell them you have been using your own light treatment.
