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

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Temovate

Side Effects

Common

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

Treats

Psoriasis
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1 review
Dermatitis
Condition

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A member 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 55-year old female asked:

clobetasol lotion for hives?

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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 42-year old asked:

What's your pref. treatment 4 body/vulvar LichenSclerosis? Clobetasol, Protopic,or something else?

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A 31-year old asked:

I've had "vulvar dermatitis" x's 2 yr now effectively tx w/ clobetasol. Now having same itch on both arm pits & anus- no rash bumps or redness. Ideas?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is clobetasol propionate cream used for?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is clobetasol propionate ointment good for psoriasis?

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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 48-year old asked:

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

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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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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 46-year old female asked:

Using temovate (clobetasol) 3xs a day for vulvar dermatitis. I know its absorbed into system can it raise sugar levels 10 points?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Can you use clobetasol propionate on phimosis?

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A member asked:

Can clobetasol propionate cream be used to treat hemrroids?

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A member asked:

Can clobetasol propionate cream be used to treat hemrroids?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can you use clobetasol propionate cream on sand flea bites?

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A member asked:

What do clobetasol propionate & salicylic acid ointment treat?

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A 60-year old male asked:

Kindly tell me the substitute for clobetasol Propionate and salicylic acid ointment?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can we use clobetasol propionate and salicylic acid ointement cream on the sunborn place?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Put clobetasol on my sons diaper rash I had a possible cold sore put cream on my lip then rubbed cream in on him any risks of transmission?

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A 31-year old female asked:

What causes the bottom of your stomach to become a itchy,peeling,red scaly,rash to appear? No change in soap,detergent,etc..Im using clobetasol nt wrk

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can clobetasol propionate cream be used to treat acne?

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A 49-year old asked:

Am I at risk of skin atrophy after using a prescribed ointment on my face containing Clobetasol Propionate ointment twice a day for 2 and a half days?

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A 31-year old female asked:

I have skin asthma and dr advised to apply urea lotion 60ml with clobetasol 15g twice a day. Used it for >2wks, has it done harm to my immune system?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can clobetasol propionate foam cause hair loss?

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A 30-year old female asked:

I have Dyshidrotic Eczema, I was given Clobetasol propionate 0.05. But I have a 5month old baby, who is on full breastfeed, is it safe to use?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Is it possible to have chickenpox by having suppressed immune system due to use of clobetasol for >2wks on my legs? Im 31 and have eczema.

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A 38-year old male asked:

I am using dermovat cream Clobetasol propionate for a small part of my chest skin where i am treating a keloid for 2 months,any steroid side effects?

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A 39-year old female asked:

I have welts all over my arms legs back and torso. They improve with permethin and clobetasol for a few hours. They reoccur every day. I cannot sleep ?

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