Dermovate Cream 15gm (Made In Pakistan)

Contains the active ingredient : Clobetasol Propionate, which is a type of medicine called a Topical Corticosteroid.

Corticosteroids are medicines used for reducing inflammation. Inflammation of the skin happens due to 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, such as is seen in dermatitis or eczema.

When clobetasol is applied to the skin it works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances. This reduces swelling, redness and itch.

There is a range of potencies of corticosteroids applied to the skin. Clobetasol propionate is classed as a very potent corticosteroid. It is prescribed to treat severe inflammatory skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis that have not responded to weaker corticosteroids.

What is it used for ?

Dermovate cream and ointment are used in short courses to treat severe inflammatory skin disorders, such as those listed below, when milder corticosteroids have not been effective.

Eczema

Psoriasis

Skin disorder called lichen planus, in which there are patches on the skin that appear as flat-topped, shiny, almost violet itchy areas.

Skin disorder called discoid lupus erythematosus, which is caused by the immune system attacking the skin