Dermatology Handbook

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Dermovate

GSK

Description

Dermovate contains clobetasol propionate, a very potent corticosteroid with topical anti-inflammatory activity. The major effect of clobetasol propionate on skin is a non-specific anti-inflammatory response, partially due to vasoconstriction and a decrease in collagen synthesis

Indications

Use in adults, elderly and children over 1 year for the short-term treatment only of more resistant inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of steroid responsive dermatoses unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids. These include such as psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis), recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus and other skin conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less potent steroids.

Price

30g, £2.69; 100g, £7.90

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