StayHappi Mometasone Furoate + Salicylic Acid Cream

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, StayHappi Mometasone Furoate + Salicylic Acid Cream comes in combination with salicylic acid. The combination is very effective in treating psoriasis. 

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, StayHappi Mometasone Furoate + Salicylic Acid Cream is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc. 

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, StayHappi Mometasone Furoate + Salicylic Acid Cream is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is used for treating rash, psoriatic lesion or eczema on your skin surface. Unlike other steroids, StayHappi Mometasone Furoate + Salicylic Acid Cream is safe and easily tolerated by the patients. It decreases the action of the chemicals in the body that causes inflammation. 

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, StayHappi Mometasone Furoate + Salicylic Acid Cream can be used for the treatment of brown patches on the skin or melasma, however, it is not used alone. It is always used in combination with hydroquinone, isotretinoin and sometimes glycolic acid. Melasma is a common skin condition. It is usually manifested as brown to gray-brown patches on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. It can also invade forearms and neck. Alongside topical treatment, protection from Sun is also suggested as a treatment. 

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

StayHappi Mometasone Furoate + Salicylic Acid Cream is available as a cream, lotion or an ointment. It is generally applied once a day. It should be applied every day at the same time. The instructions of the doctor and those given on the prescription label should be followed properly. One must not apply it more often than prescribed and it must not be applied to other areas of the skin. The skin condition should improve in 2 weeks times. A thin layer of cream or ointment should be applied and a few drops of lotion should be applied to the affected area. It is only to be applied on the skin. It should not be applied on mouth or eyes and should not be swallowed. Its use should be avoided on the genital, rectal areas, skin creases and armpits unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Do not apply any other cream, ointment or lotion on the treated area and do not cover it with bandage or cloth unless directed by your doctor.