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Betamethasone Topical
How Betamethasone Topical works
Betamethasone Topical is a topical corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory medicine). It works by reducing redness, itching, and swelling caused by various skin conditions.
Side Effects
Skin thinning, Contact dermatitis
Usage
Betamethasone Topical is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is betamethasone cream available as over the counter (OTC) product?Betamethasone cream is not available as OTC product
Q. Does betamethasone topical lighten skin/ bleach skin?Betamethasone topical may cause skin pigmentation in few patients. It may lighten or darken the skin color. Do not use betamethasone without doctor's advice
Q. Is betamethasone valerate used for acne/ ringworm?No. Betamethasone valerate can be used in conditions like eczema (a type of itchy skin rash), atopic dermatitis (inflammation of skin) and psoriasis of the scalp, hands and feet
Q. Does betnesol work in retention edema?No. Betnesol (i.e. betamethasone) cannot be used in retention edema. On the contrary, it causes the fluid and salt retention thereby adding to the edema problem
