Can a corticosteroid cream depigment the skin?

Question

I have a sun intolerance on my face, my skin burns even with a good sun cream. To remedy the burns, my dermatologist prescribed "Cortoderm" cream to be applied twice a day for 7 to 10 days. However, after 3 days, I notice depygmentation in certain places on my face, is this normal? Hello, In fact, it is in some places treated with the ointment (more visible in the beard area where the hair has decreased in some places) and in other places where there was no ointment. I had noticed this before the treatment and it persists. Is this part of the healing process? Thank you

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question! Is the depigmentation where the ointment was applied or elsewhere? Does the depigmentation persist or is it temporary? Thank you for the information! If no improvement has been noticed after 3 weeks of treatment, perhaps it is not the right treatment. To that effect, I invite you to consult your doctor for a re-evaluation of the situation, as a precaution. Sorry for not being more helpful at this time Tom Samaha, pharmacist