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Clobetasol propionate is a very high strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Temovate • Olux E • Clobex • Dermovate • Dovate • Xenovate

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Thin skin
Itchy rash
Elbow pain
Spider veins
Skin redness or irritation
Red skin
Finger numbness
Itchy skin

Treats

Psoriasis
3.5
64 reviews
Dermatitis
Condition

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A 19-year old female asked:

What is clobetasol ointment for ?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: clobetasol?

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A 36-year old asked:

How do you pronounce clobetasol proprionate?

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A 42-year old asked:

Do you think it would be alright to mix my regular body wash (dove) with the clobetasol cream to use in shower?

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A female asked:

I know clobetasol is very potent and ointments of similar strength are not sold over-the-counter. What would be the next best over-the-counter option?

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A 36-year old male asked:

What are the potential side effects of long term Clobetasol use. I have been using this for about 2 years on and off, never more than two days in a row, and 4 to 5 days in between. ?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is clobetasol used for scars?

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A 42-year old asked:

Taro-clobetasol for sunburn, is this okay?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Is halobetasol or clobetasol better for psoriasis?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Can I use Clobetasol on an insect bite? If so, how long should I use it? Thank you?

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A 69-year old female asked:

I need clobetasol for my eczema but can't afford it. is there any otc alternative I can use?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I have vitiligo n my spots r little plz suggest me ointment for vitiligo spots I tried clobetasol it can't work.

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A 55-year old female asked:

Clobetasol lotion for hives?

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A 71-year old female asked:

Can you use clobetasol ointment on hemorrhoids?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is there a generic form of clobetasol propionate?

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A 19-year old female asked:

How do you cure overuse of clobetasol propionate?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I just found out I have serhiosis is clobetasol propionate topical is the best medicine to use?

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A 24-year old male asked:

What are the common reactions to clobetasol proprionate that determines an allergic reaction or side effect to the drug?

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A 59-year old female asked:

I have lichens s. Clobetasol p. Helps, but i get horrible headache every time i use. I use tiny amount 1-2 x wk. What can I do?

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A 39-year old asked:

What is clobetasol propionate gel for?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is clobetasol propionate cream used for?

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A 31-year old male asked:

Will clobetasol propionate help with male jock itch?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is clobetasol propionate ointment good for psoriasis?

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A 46-year old asked:

Clobetasol propionate ointment is good for bug bites?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Can you use clobetasol propionate cream .05% on a baby ?

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A 44-year old asked:

What are the side effects of clobex (clobetasol propionate)?

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A 48-year old asked:

Can you tell me what is clobetasol propionate cream is used for?

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A 42-year old asked:

I was wondering is clobetasol propionate skin damage reversible?

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A 47-year old asked:

Is it okay to mix my clobetasol propionate cream with my body wash?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can you use clobetasol propionate ointment USP 0.05% , for mor than 2 weeks?

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