Desonide

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 25, 2025

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Desonide

Common Brands:

DesOwen, Desonate, Verdeso

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Topical corticosteroids

Forms:

Gel, foam, cream, ointment, lotion

Administration:

By topical administration (application to the skin)

Therapeutic Uses:

To provide relief from inflammatory symptoms of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses (skin conditions)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Desonide (Desowen) Drug Class

Desonide (des-oh-nide) belongs to a group of medications called topical corticosteroids (these are primarily synthetic steroids or a man-made version of naturally occurring steroids in the body).

Desonide (Desowen) Age Range

Desonide is approved for use in adults and children 3 months of age and older.