Corticosteroids topical include-

Alcometasone dipropionate, Amcinonide, Betamethasone benzoate, dipropionate, valerate, Clobetasol propionate, clocortolone pivalate, Desonide, Desoximetasone, Dexamethasone, Diflorasone, Fluocinolone acetonide,Fluocinonide, Flurandrenolide, Fluticasone propionate, Halcinode, Halobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone acetate, Mometasone furoate, Prednicarbate, Triamcinolone acetonide

Refer - Betamethasone

Relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid- responsive dermatoses

Corticosteroids topical include-

Alcometasone dipropionate, Amcinonide, Betamethasone benzoate, dipropionate, valerate, Clobetasol propionate, clocortolone pivalate, Desonide, Desoximetasone, Dexamethasone, Diflorasone, Fluocinolone acetonide,Fluocinonide, Flurandrenolide, Fluticasone propionate, Halcinode, Halobetasol Propionate, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone acetate, Mometasone furoate, Prednicarbate, Triamcinolone acetonide

Refer - Betamethasone

Use of large amounts of clobetasol propionate over very large areas of the body can lead to sufficient systemic absorption to produce adrenal suppression.

Cushings syndrome diabetes and hypertension.

Perioral dermititis, striae especially in flexures.

Dermal & epidermal atrophy especially on the face, steroid purpura.

Not recommended for children below 12 years.

Risasea, acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis.

Primary cutaneous viral infections.

Lesions infected with bacteria or fungi.Hypersens.

Special precautions:

In long therpy evaluate for evidence of HPA axis supression. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Should not enter eyes.

If infection exists, treat with specific anti-infectives.

Indication-

Relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid- responsive dermatoses

Dosage-

Apply sparingly to affected areas 2 to 4 times daily

Refer - Betamethasone

Refer topical corticosteroids

Not applicable

Refer topical corticosteroids