Generic name: Betamethasone and Clotrimazole Cream [ bay-ta-METH-a-sone-& kloe-TRIM-a-zole ] Brand name: Lotrisone
Betamethasone topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin
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Clotrimazole-Betamethasone fights infections caused by fungus and betamethasone reduces itching and swelling
[10] When given by injection, anti-inflammatory effects begin
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It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin
Six hours after the application of radioactive clotrimazole 1% cream and 1% solution onto intact and acutely inflamed skin, the concentration of clotrimazole varied from 100 mcg/cm 3 in the stratum corneum, to 0
1% (brand names: Valnac, Dermabet) - lower-mid potency, Group 5; betamethasone dipropionate lotion 0
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Betamethasone is a potent (strong) medication used to relieve the inflammation (redness, swelling, warmth, pain) and itching from different skin conditions
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Clotrimazole works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms
Clotrimazole solution comes in a bottle with a plastic dropper that lets the solution out in drops
Apply a thin film of medication to the affected area and gently rub in as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 3 times daily Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated
It also blocks the action of certain chemicals responsible for swelling and redness
These creams are meant to be applied directly to an eczema rash
How and when to use it
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