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Clobetasol Propionate Vs Halobetasol Propionate
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Is clobetasol propionate cream effective for ringworm?
No No No No No: Clobetasol is one of the strongest topical cortisones we have. It will suppress the body's normal inflammatory response to the fungus infection, make the skin look less red, but will also let the fungus grow better, so that when you stop the clobetasol, the fungus will be worse than before. ...Read more
Clobetasol (Definition)
Clobetasol is a very potent topical corticosteroid that is used to treat a variety of skin conditions. It is many times more potent than hydrocortisone. Therefore, it is not ...Read more
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Is clobetasol propionate ointment good for psoriasis?
Yes but you needmore: This is certainly a good steroid but your dermatologist will be able to suggest a variety of other options. ...Read more
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What is the difference between locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) and clobetasol propionate cream?
Potency: Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) is a low potency steroid. Clobetasol is a super potent steroid. ...Read more
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Is ketoconazole clobetasol propionate can dry pimples?
Antifungal: Ketoconazole is an anti fungal cream (used to treat things like athlete's foot and ringworm.) It will not be effective in the treatment of acne, which is a bacterial process. ...Read more
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Has anyone used clobetasol propionate cream for psoriasis?
Yes: Yes it is a steroid cream and can be helpful for psoriaisis. ...Read more
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What's the difference between Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) Lipocream and clobetasol cream?
Potency: Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) lipocream is a medium/low potency topical steroid while clobetasol is a ultra-high potency topical steroid. Clobetasol is more likely to cause side effects like skin thinning, scarring, discoloration which can all be permanent. Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) is much less likley to cause this. However, clobetasol is far more powerful than locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate). They are used for different conditions in different locations. ...Read more
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What is clobetasol propionate cream used for?
Treat inflammation: Clobetasol is a steroid. Topical steroids are used to treat a variety of dermatologic inflammatory diseases, ranging from eczema, to contact allergies, and psoriasis. ...Read more
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How to use clobetasol propionate cream for vitiligo?
Won't work: The cream you mention is a steroid cream meant for inflammatory, itching skin eruptions, and not for vitiligo. ...Read more
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What is clobetasol propionate gel for?
Antiinflamatory: Used for psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and others. The gel is a very expensive form. The solution is far less expensive. ...Read more
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Can clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream treat psoriasis?
Absolutely Not: This medication will treat inflammation and a fungal infection . Totally wrong for acne. Tje betamethazone may help, bit the antifungal is a waist. Talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Is triamcinolone acetonide contain steroids?
Triamcinolone: Yes. Triamcinolone is a steroid.
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What is actavis clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream used for?
Inflammatory fungus: Clotrimazole is an anti fungal medicine. Betamethasone is a steroid. The combination is useful for inflammatory diseases in areas prone to fungus, such as dyshydrotic dermatitis on the feet. ...Read more
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What is clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream?
Antifungal & steroid: Clotrimazole is a very commonly used antifungal. Betamethasone is a fairly potent topical steroid that can reduce inflammation. A combination of the two is called Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) and is available by prescription. ...Read more
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Using diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate) cream -- any side effects?
YES: Diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate) is a topical steroid and can lead to chronic and sometimes permanent side effects on the skin like thinning, scarring and increasing or decreasing pigmentation (hyper pigmentation and hypopigmentation). These side effects can be avoided by using the cream sparingly and with frequent breaks. ...Read more
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Is clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream the same as diprolene (augmented betamethasone dip) cream?
Diprolene (augmented betamethasone dip) is: Betamethasone; Clotrimazole is an anti-fungal. A steroid cream is not good to use on any infection, but does stop itch and redness, but blunts immune and inflammatory defenses from ridding the infection. ...Read more
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Clobetasol lotion for hives?
Not very helpful: Topical steroids are not very effective for hives due to the mechanism involved. Hives move around, so you will just end up chasing them with the cream. If steroid meds are needed, an oral one will go best. Mainstay for hives is antihistamines like benedryl or zyrtec (cetirizine). ...Read more
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Can beclomethasone dipropionate, clotrimazole and neomycin cream be used for acne?
No : Beclomethasone is a steroid ; Clotrimazole is an antifungal and neither will treat acne. Neosporin is a topical antibiotic but is not commonly used to treat acne. ...Read more
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Is triamcinolone acetonide cream for wrinkles?
No: It's a steroid cream - and long terms use could actually result in skin thinning. It doesn't help wrinkles, either. ...Read more
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Triamcinolone acetonide ointment used for acne?
Very bad idea: It will make the redness and swelling go away by stopping the neutrophils from fighting the bacteria that cause acne. It will promote the same skin changes that trigger acne at puberty. Using this stuff on your face over time is likely to scar you by itself. Please get with a competent physician instead of experimenting with prescription-strength medications. ...Read more
Halobetasol (Definition)
Halobetasol propionate is a very high strength steroid which is a kind of ...Read more
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