It is used for the treatment of various skin disorders including eczema, herpes labialis, psoriasis, and lichen sclerosus.
1 Clobetasol propionate is used to help reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin and scalp problems. 2  These skin problems include eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and neurodermatitis that have not responded to milder steroid creams or ointments, lotions or scalp applications. Listed below are the typical uses of clobetasol propionate. 1  Clobetasol propionate is classed as a very potent topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as topical steroids. Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers (emollients) for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. A topical steroid is used when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up. Clobetasol propionate relieves the symptoms of a flare-up by reducing inflammation, itching and redness. It is not a cure for the condition, but it will help to relieve the symptoms. 1 Clobetasol propionate is used to reduce the inflammation, redness, swelling, itching and tenderness associated with skin conditions and is applied locally on the skin. 2  It is a topical corticosteroid, sometimes known as steroids. Listed below are the typical uses of clobetasol propionate. 1  Clobetasol propionate is used to help reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin and scalp problems. Clobetasol propionate /kloʊˈbeɪtəsɒl/ is a corticosteroid of the glucocorticoid class used to treat various skin disorders including eczema and psoriasis. It is also highly effective for contact dermatitis caused by exposure to poison ivy/oak. Clobetasol propionate is used for the treatment of various skin disorders including eczema, herpes labialis, psoriasis, and lichen sclerosus. It is also used to treat several auto-immune diseases including alopecia areata, vitiligo, lichen planus (auto immune skin nodules), and mycosis fungoides (T-cell skin lymphoma) Cormax (clobetasol propionate) Ointment is a synthetic corticosteroid indicated for short-term treatment of inflammatory and pruritic (itching) manifestations. Cormax Ointment is generally well tolerated when used for two-week treatment periods. Cormax is available as a generic named clobetasol propionate.  CHEMICAL NAME. CLOBETASOL. Clobetasol is used to treat swelling, inflammation, and itching of skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes, insect bites, poison ivy, allergies and other irritations. Corticosteroids for the skin are available in different strengths and forms (e.g., creams, ointments, lotions and gels).  Clobetasol propionate cream is a topical steroid that reduces inflammation, itching, redness and swelling caused by certain skin conditions. It is a Class 1, or super-potent, corticosteroid typically used once or twice a day for two weeks or until control of the condition is achieved, whichever comes first. Clobetasol propionate cream also reduces scaling and relieves itching of atopic dermatitis, or eczema. Eczema is a chronic skin condition causing inflammation and severe itching, which is usually worse at night. 4 Reviews. 4 Reviews. Clobetasol is a highly potent steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Clobetasol topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. Clobetasol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.  Last reviewed on RxList 6/9/2015. Temovate (clobetasol propionate) is a topical (for the skin) steroid used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. Temovate is available in generic form. 
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