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Doctor insights on: Clobetasol Propionate Vs Halobetasol Propionate

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

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

Not a good treatment: "Jock itch" is not a diagnosis. There are dozens of possible causes for genital itch. Begin with a specific definition of the cause. Successful treatment flows from that. Clobetasol, as a super-potent steroid, is prone to cause ugly, annoying purple streaks and thin, wrinkled skin when used on the genital skin. Avoid use in this area for more than a few days. ...Read more

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

Yes, though strong: Try not to use for long periods; it is a strong potentcy steroid and ointments tend to accentuate strength. ...Read more

Steroid cream: Clobetasol is a very potent cream that can cause bad side effects even in adults. Please do not use it on an infant or young child. Hydrocortisone is much safer to use on a young child's skin. ...Read more

Clobex: Itching, dryness, dizziness, osteoporosis, numbness, glaucoma.

Careful: Clobetasol is an ultrapotent topical steroid with a long list of potential side effects. It is prescription only and should only be used as directed by the individual it was prescribed to. ...Read more

No: Unless you were instructed to do so by your doctor. ...Read more

Clobetasol: Because clobetasol is a class one steroid meaning the strongest it is used twice a day for two weeks. Then off the medication for one week and then you can use the topical medication again for two weeks.
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NO: Mixing steroid with any other product is not generally recommended unless you were directed by a licensed provider to do so. ...Read more

Possible on initial: Possible on initial application of cream to the skin. ...Read more

Same: Same

Start using weaker c: You should see your dermatologist who can slowly give you weaker strains of other cortisone creams. Overuse of strong ones can give you stretch marks and eventually they may stop working anyway. ...Read more

Yes: The name you are mentioning is the generic name of this medication. The brand names are temovate, (clobetasol) olux, clobex et al. ...Read more

Psoriasis: Yes, this is a common first line approach to suppress the immune dysfunction that represents psoriasis. ...Read more

Yes, . ..: Yes, you may try it 1-2 times lightly for 1-2 months, but preferably under professional supervision. But, go to see Doc timely in case some unforeseen events occur. This topical agent is just like Betamethasone cream. Best wish. .. ...Read more

Won't work: The cream you mention is a steroid cream meant for inflammatory, itching skin eruptions, and not for vitiligo. ...Read more

Yes it could if you: Use for short period of time, but not long period.
Clobetasol propionate is a highly potent topical corticosteroid that has been shown to suppress the hpa axis at doses as low as 2 g per day. ...Read more

Yes: Yes it is a steroid cream and can be helpful for psoriaisis. ...Read more

Hemmorhoids: I have not heard of that cream being used
we use other topical steroids
it is a very common problem, not to worry. Can be related to either constipation or diarrhea.
Hemorrhoids should be evaluated by a colo-rectal or general surgeon

you will require dietary, bathroom habit modifications and sometimes office based procedures if medical management is ineffective such as sitz baths, creams. ...Read more

Yes, unless infected: Clobetasol will help decrease the local inflammation associated with most insect bites. If a person has scratched the bites and caused them to become infected, however, an antibiotic cream might be needed in addition or instead. ...Read more

Steroid and acid: Clobetasol is a high potency steroid for certain rashes and psoriasis. Salicylic Acid is used to take off dead skin also used for dry skin disorders. ...Read more

Neither is sun: Senstitizing so yes you could if instructed to do so ...Read more

No: It has no ingredients to rid of warts. ...Read more

HALOBETSOL SALICYLIC: HALOBETASOL (this the correct spelling) CREAM IS USED FOR ITCHING AND PSORIASIS.
SALICYLIC ACID IS USED FOR MANY DISORDERS, INCLUDING WARTS, ACNE, CORNS, CALLUSES, DANDRUFF, SCALY CONDITIONS OF THE SKIN SUCH AS PSORIASIS, ICHTHYOSIS ETC. ...Read more

Skin disorders: Prescription steroid cream used to treat various moderate to severe skin disorders including eczema and Psoriasis. ...Read more

Well clinda is an: Antibacterial and clobetasol is a high potency steroid. Typicaly they are not given together, but whoever is treating whatever your condition is needs to decide that. If not better get second opinion ...Read more

Depends on condition: Clobetasol is a strong topical cortisone. There are comparable creams, but it is important to know the condition that the cream is being used for and on what part of the body. If your concern is cost, I would recommend you talk with your physician for an appropriate substitute. Hope all is well with you. ...Read more