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Clobex (Clobetasol Topical) - Reviews, Ratings, Comments by Patients

 
 



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Below are Clobex (Clobetasol Topical) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 2 ratings/reviews, Clobex has an overall score of 9.50. The effectiveness score is 9 and the side effect score is 10. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence.
 

Clobex review by 57 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   hand dermatitis
Dosage & duration:   .05%, use very small amount (dosage frequency: morning and night during outbreaks) for the period of continuing for 3 years
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   This is the only treatment, besides cortizone shots, that had any effect. My outbreaks consisted of opened , cracked sores (up to 9 at a time)on my fingers that were extremely painful. With a shot of cortizone every couple of years, Clobex takes care of the rest. When I do not have an outbreak( and outbreaks are very mild if I treat them right away, I only use it a couple of times a week for prevention. I should mention that I need to be very careful and use gloves for many household cleaning tasks.
Side effects:   Nothing bad.
Comments:   Put a very small amount on my hands, smooth over all of my fingers. Use twice a day during an active outbreak. Use a couple of times a week thereafter, as prevention. I also use lots of moisturizer and wear gloves for cleaning tasks, etc.

 

Clobex review by 51 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   contact dermatitis
Dosage & duration:   .05% BID (dosage frequency: prn) for the period of 2 years as needed
Other conditions:   anxiety disorder
Other drugs taken:   klonopin
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Clobex was effective in resolving minor contact dermatitis. It soothed the irritation and lessened the dermatitis rather quickly however, it was also used for what was thought as dermatitis around the mouth. Use continued for six months with no results. The rash was exacerbated by heat and a diagnosis of MRSA was made. The Clobex, due to steroids in the cream, did not clear the lesions but rather made them worse. Use was discontinued and Bactroban and Septra DS was highly effective at clearing the infection. Have since had no need for Clobex and have used alternate methods for any incidental dermatitis that may occur. For those who chose to traditional medications, I can recommend Clobex for mild to severe dermatitis. I was satisfied with the results, except for the misdiagnosis of Skin MRSA, yet glad to know from experience, the difference between these two rashes.
Side effects:   none
Comments:   Had developed contact dermatitis on my arm; cause unknown. dermatologist prescibed Clobex .05% BID until condition cleared. The solution went on easily, non-greasy and calmed any itching. No bandaging was needed. The dermatitis cleared quickly and no follow-up was necessary.
 


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