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BETAMETHASONE

This is not a medical report. Its information is presented by non medical personnel. Any drug program should be discussed with your physician or endocronologist!

About Betamethasone: Betamethasone is a kind of topical corticosteroids commonly prescribed for the treatment of skin and scalp disorders such as severe psoriasis, itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, eczema, and inflammation etc. Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medicines. Inflammation of the skin happens due to the irritation of the skin, and is caused by the release of various substances that are important in the immune system. These substances cause blood vessels to widen, resulting in the irritated area becoming red, swollen, itchy and painful.

Betamethasone works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances. 

Brand Name: Alphatrex; Beta-Val; Betalene; Betatrex; Diprolene; Diprosone; Maxivate; Valisone; Val, Betatrex, Luxiq Foam, Valisone Topical, Valnac Topical

Side effects: Note that betamethasone is not intended for long term use. If corticosteroids are used long-term, There is the possibility of systemic absorption with corticosteroids and result inside effects such as skin thinning, a decrease in the production of natural hormones by the adrenal glands as well as a decrease in the production of collagen in our skin tissues. For this reason, continuous, long-term use of this medicine should be avoided wherever possible. Patients should avoid using betamethasone based hair products on a daily basis. Other side effects include:

• dryness of the skin
• acne
• itching
• burning
• discoloration of the skin

Topical application:  Use topically as directed. If you are using topical minoxidil separately, try to apply minoxidil prior to betamethasone. 

Vendors

HairMedics - Betnovate Scalp Lotion. Betamethasone Valerate 0.1%. Indicated for psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp..