Talking to Your Doctor

You may be worried about your dry, flaky skin. Maybe you've already been diagnosed with eczema but are dissatisfied with your treatment. Whatever the situation, your doctor is the best person to talk to.

Your doctor can diagnose what's wrong and find the best treatment plan for you.

Helping your doctor help you.

You will need to work closely with your doctor. The first thing to do is prepare for your doctor visit. The guide below can help you. You can complete it online, print it and take it to your appointment.

These are just some of the questions your doctor may ask. This will help you be ready with the answers.

What are your symptoms?


Do the symptoms come and go?

How long have you had symptoms?

Are they:

Do they affect your sleep?

Have you taken time off from work/school or skipped daily activities because of the symptoms?

Have you noticed anything that makes your symptoms occur? For instance, if the weather is hot, if you eat a certain kind of food or if you are around a pet dog or cat?

If yes, please explain:

Do you have allergies or asthma?

If yes, to what?

Does/did anyone else in your family have allergies, asthma or a skin condition?

If yes, please describe

What medicines do you take? (please include all prescription and over-the-counter products, including vitamins or supplements)

Now it's your turn to ask questions.

Here are just some of the things you may want to ask your doctor. You can check the ones you want to ask. Write down your doctor's answers in the space provided so you can remember them later.

Important Selected Product Safety Information

Do not use CUTIVATE® LOTION if you have hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this product or with formaldehyde. This medication is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. CUTIVATE® LOTION should not be used on the face, underarms, or groin areas unless prescribed by your physician. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped unless directed by the physician. The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below 1 year of age have not been established. The safety of the use of CUTIVATE® LOTION for longer than 4 weeks has not been established.

Absorption of topical corticosteroids through the skin has produced various hormonal abnormalities, increased blood sugar, and sugar in the urine in some patients. CUTIVATE® LOTION may cause local skin reactions such as irritation, inflammation of hair follicles, acne-like skin disorder and loss of skin color.

Side effects of topical steroids in children may include toxicity with weight gain and growth, headaches, problems with vision, bulging soft spots on a baby's head, and stretch marks. You should not use this product to treat your child’s diaper dermatitis unless instructed by the physician.

If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, consult with physician prior to using this product.

For more information, consult your healthcare professional. Please see link to Full Prescribing Information below.

CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate) LOTION Full Prescribing Information