Skeen Cream
Prescription Required
Introduction of Skeen Cream
Skeen Cream is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also has an antimicrobial action against the infection-causing microorganisms.
Skeen Cream is a combination of four medicines: Skeen Cream1, Skeen Cream2, Skeen Cream3 and Skeen Cream4 which treat skin infections.
Skeen Cream is a combination of four medicines: Skeen Cream1, Skeen Cream2, Skeen Cream3 and Skeen Cream4 which treat skin infections.
Uses of Skeen Cream
Benefits of Skeen Cream
In Skin infections
Skeen Cream is a combination of medicines used to treat skin infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.
You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.
You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.
Side effects of Skeen Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Skeen
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Skeen Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Skeen Cream is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Skeen Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Quick tips
Skeen Cream
- It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Skeen Cream.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- Inform your doctor if your condition does not get improved after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Skeen Cream for?
Bacterial inf*
40%
Others
40%
Fungal infect*
20%
*Bacterial infections, Fungal infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Poor
33%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Skeen Cream?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Skeen Cream
How long does Skeen Cream takes to work?
Usually, Skeen Cream starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can I stop applying Skeen Cream when I feel better?
No, do not stop applying Skeen Cream and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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