Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Desonide
Prescription only
Desonide prescribed online
Desonide (Desocort) is a gentle topical steroid for red, itchy skin. Your clinician reviews your skin and decides if it fits. If it does, a Canadian pharmacy fills the prescription.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Topical steroid (desonide)
- For eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis
- Short courses planned by your clinician
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forEczemaAtopic dermatitis
Use desonide only as your clinician directs. Long use on large areas or on the face can thin the skin. Do not put it on infected skin, and keep it out of your eyes.
How your clinician sets your plan
Your clinician decides how much to use, where to use it and for how long. The plan depends on your skin and on the area you treat.
Considerations include
- Area of the body affected
- Severity of the rash
- Age and skin sensitivity
- Past treatments and how they worked
- How your skin responds in the first weeks
How desonide works
Desonide calms inflammation in the skin
Desonide is a corticosteroid. It slows the immune signals that make skin red, swollen and itchy. This helps the rash settle so that the skin can heal.
Desonide treats the flare, not the cause. Moisturizer and trigger care keep the skin steady after the flare calms.
Modern Dermatology
Desonide
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Mild to moderate eczema
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Rashes on the face or skin folds
- Flares that need a gentle steroid
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Reduces inflammation
Calms red, swollen skin
Eases itch
Less scratching, less damage
Helps the rash heal
The skin barrier can recover
Gentle on thin skin
Low steroid strength
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentYour clinician decides if Desonide is right for you. You share your history and photos, and a Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews them. If Desonide is prescribed, a Canadian pharmacy fills it.
Desonide is a mild steroid. It lowers the immune reaction in the skin that causes redness, swelling and itch. It acts where you apply it, so it works best on a clear, defined area.
Many people feel less itch within days. The rash often looks better over the next weeks. Your clinician tells you when to stop and when to check in with us.
Most are mild: stinging, dryness or irritation. Long use can thin the skin or cause stretch marks. Your clinician plans short courses to lower this risk, and your Care Team can answer your questions.
Do not use it on infected skin or on open wounds. Do not use it if you are allergic to it or to a similar steroid. Tell your clinician about any skin infection.
Your clinician may suggest a stronger steroid such as fluocinonide, a non-steroid cream such as crisaborole, or a stronger option such as dupilumab or abrocitinib. The right choice depends on your skin and on how severe the rash is.
Often yes. A fragrance-free moisturizer is a core part of eczema care. Tell your clinician about every cream, ointment and medicine you use, and do not layer other products on top unless your clinician says so.
Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, plan to be or are breastfeeding. Your clinician weighs the benefit against the risk and may choose a short course on a small area. If you breastfeed, do not put it on the breast before a feed.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
Desocort is the brand name used in Canada. The medicine inside is desonide. Your pharmacist can tell you which version they stock and if it costs less.
Your clinician reviews your progress before a refill. Your Care Team sends the renewal to your pharmacy when your clinician approves it. Write to us before you run out, so that your treatment does not stop.
Sometimes. Desonide is mild, so clinicians often choose it for the face and skin folds for a short time. Keep it out of your eyes, and use it on your face only if your clinician says so.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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Related treatments
Your clinician can suggest another option when this one is not the right fit.