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A member asked:

Is it safe to use clotrimazole/betamethasone for eczema? once? know it's not a fungal thing but the betamethasone component will help the itch right?

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

Specializes in Allergy

Yes: If there is no fungal infection the anti fungal part is unnecessary but it will not hurt to use. It can help itching associated with allergy

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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