Clobetasol Propionate — Super-high potency topical corticosteroid. Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.
Generic name
Clobetasol Propionate
Class
Super-high potency topical corticosteroid
Mechanism
Anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, vasoconstrictive; thought to induce lipocortins that inhibit phospholipase A2 and arachidonic acid release.
HPA axis suppression; Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia; Local reactions; greater systemic risk in children; For the cited shampoo: limit treatment to 4 consecutive weeks and avoid the face, groin, armpits, eyes and lips
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Label date: 20260619 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.
Mechanism: Corticosteroid acting on cell signaling, immune function and inflammation; exact mechanism in dermatoses unknown.
On both cards: Common side effects — Skin atrophy; Telangiectasia · Warnings — HPA axis suppression
Only on the Betamethasone Dipropionate card: Used for — Inflammation and itching from corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in patients aged 13 years and older · Common side effects — Stinging; Bruising · Warnings — Cataracts and glaucoma
Mechanism: Corticosteroid acting on cell signaling, immune function, and inflammation; precise mechanism in dermatoses unknown.
On both cards: Common side effects — Pruritus; Skin atrophy
Only on the Mometasone Furoate (topical) card: Used for — Inflammation and itching from corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses in adults and children aged 2 years and older · Common side effects — Burning; Tingling / stinging; Furunculosis · Warnings — HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome; Cataracts and glaucoma; Allergic contact dermatitis
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