Before you start treatment with Cutivate, talk to your doctor about:, All the medications you use, including those used on the skin, Your allergies, Your health history and medical problems, Whether you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, Whether you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, Do not use Cutivate ointment for atopic dermatitis., Reversible suppression of the HPA axis can occur, leading to glucocorticoid insufficiency. You may be at greater risk if you apply Cutivate over a large surface area of the skin, use Cutivate long-term, use Cutivate under occlusion, apply Cutivate to broken skin, or if you have liver problems. Children are also at greater risk., Cutivate contains imidurea which releases formaldehyde. This can cause a reaction upon contact in some people., Cutivate can cause irritation, inflamed hair follicles, acneiform eruptions, lighter patches of skin, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin breakdown, stretch marks, excessive hair growth, and rash, especially if using high-potency or occlusive dressings. All the medications you use, including those used on the skin, Your allergies, Your health history and medical problems, Whether you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, Whether you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed