Clobetasol
Pronounced klo-BAY-tah-sol
Brand names: Temovate, Clobex
Type: Corticosteroid (very potent, skin) · All Other Medicines
What Clobetasol is used for
- Severe eczema and psoriasis
- Stubborn inflamed skin conditions needing a very potent steroid
Common side effects
- Burning or stinging
- Skin thinning
- Stretch marks
- Hair follicle irritation
Important cautions
- Among the strongest skin steroids — it is used for limited periods and avoided on the face, groin, and in children unless specifically directed
- Overuse can suppress the body's own steroid production
How it comes
Creams, ointments, foams, shampoos, sprays. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
Related medicines — Other Medicines
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.