Is clobetasol dangerous?

Asked by: Don Monroe

Serious side effects are rare. They happen to 1 in 10,000 people who use clobetasol. You’re more likely to have a serious side effect if you use clobetasol on a large area of skin for a long time. Using clobetasol for a long time can make your skin thinner or cause stretch marks.

What happens if you use clobetasol too much?

If your or your child’s symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time.

What are the side effects for clobetasol?

Side Effects

• Burning sensation of the skin.
• dry skin.
• flushing or redness of the skin.
• itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin.
• skin irritation.
• skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing.

Is clobetasol safe to use?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: stretch marks, skin thinning/discoloration, acne, extreme/unwanted hair growth, “hair bumps” (folliculitis). Skin infections can become worse when this medication is used.

Who should not use clobetasol?

Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years of age due to an increased risk of side effects.

Do topical steroids get into bloodstream?

Systemic effects
Some topical steroid gets through the skin and into the bloodstream. The amount is usually small and usually causes no problems unless strong topical steroids are used regularly on large areas of the skin. The main concern is with children who need frequent courses of strong topical steroids.

How long can I use clobetasol?

Treatment should not exceed two weeks for eczema/dermatitis or psoriasis and no more than 50 grams of cream or ointment should be used per week. When used to treat lichen sclerosus, treatment may be required for up to 12 weeks. However, only a very small amount (0.5g) of clobetasol propionate is used once a day.

Can you use clobetasol every day?

Adults—Apply to the affected area of the skin 2 times per day. Children 12 to 17 years of age—Apply to the affected area of the skin 2 times per day. Children younger than 12 years of age—Use is not recommended.

Is clobetasol propionate a strong steroid?

Clobetasol is a prescription topical steroid used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. Clobetasol is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid.

How long does it take clobetasol to absorb into skin?

Official answer. It takes about one to three days for clobetasol propionate to start working when it is being used to treat eczema. Some improvement in symptoms such as inflammation (redness) and itching, should be noticed within this time.

Does clobetasol cause weight gain?

Weight gain is not a common side effect of clobetasol. Sudden weight gain when using clobetasol can be a sign of a serious problem and requires immediate medical attention. Similarly, changes in the way body fat is distributed can be another sign of a serious side effect.

Does clobetasol bleach skin?

Clobetasol propionate is used cosmetically for skin whitening, although this use is controversial.