Betamethasone topical for Atopic Dermatitis User Reviews
Brand names: Diprolene, Betnovate, Luxiq Beta-Val Sernivo Diprolene AF
Betamethasone topical has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 14 reviews for the treatment of Atopic Dermatitis. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Betamethasone topical
- Digge...
- February 4, 2017
Betaderm (betamethasone) "I have severe cracking of my feet and toes and two weeks daily of using the medication once a day after bathing and drying my feet ... things have cleared up almost completely!! I wear work boots and cotton socks six sometimes seven day per week and my feet really suffer...Thanks for the Betaderm."
- Relief
- February 6, 2020
"I have suffered with various forms of eczema flair ups for 25 years. I recently had a severe hand flair up and my dermatologist recommended several new ointments to try which did not work. Out of desperation I asked him to prescribe a cream (not ointment!!) that I had used 10 years ago which worked great for me. He looked at my chart and said it was Betamethasone Cream. I applied it last night with vinyl gloves on and this morning my hands have improved 40% in one night. Only cream that works for me."
- Zippyt
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 18, 2017
"I've used an assortment of medicated creams and ointments in my lifetime of battling eczema. Currently this is the one that keeps it mostly controlled. It doesn't eliminate it altogether, but it works well. I apply it at night and put gloves on (nitril gloves), which helps significantly since my hands are what is affected and it is really difficult to keep medications on long enough otherwise."
- bob
- Taken for 10 years or more
- November 19, 2020
"When did a cream become an ointment? I used this cream around 2000-2001 was very good and absorbed into the skin and left skin soft non oily, now 2020 and oily non absorbent and seams to have changed formula ,still a good treatment but NOT as good as was."
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- Mira
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 6, 2022
"I used Betamethasone Dipropionate ointment Augmented 0.05% for 13 days and it cleared my chest rash and hives on arms. However, after I stopped using it I continued to have some side effects like burning, stinging in arms, vision problems, lips skin peeling. After one week off the ointment I just got a large red itchy welt behind my neck and mild rash-like itchy area on my back. I am glad it cleared my rash on my chest but I am concerned about the new welt and mild rash in my back because I don't want to use this ointment again due to side effects."
- 123de...
- April 25, 2017
"Betaderm cream has not helped at all. The rash is now processing up the side of my face. I have oily skin and this cream is very thick and oily. Probably the wrong thing for me. It is expensive since I don't have a plan and I was given 2 jars where one would have been more then enough to experiment with."
- Bro
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 10, 2021
Luxiq (betamethasone) "I used to use this when it came as a foam option. For dermatitis breakouts that left my forehead burning with red blotchy skin, often a single dose of Luxiq would make it go away overnight, entirely. Truly amazing. I only had to use it once or twice during the odd flare up. The only side effect was initial burning that subsided in about 15-30min. I think they discontinued the foam but you should check as it really helps."
- louna
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 18, 2023
"The first time I used betamethasone, I was 6 years old. And I had itching on my limbs, especially on my fingers. The dermatologist prescribed it to me and after 24 hours, my skin returned to normal with some lightening. Since then, I use this medication whenever similar sensations and lesions appear. But now, it takes more time for my skin to be normal, I don't know."
- Valerie
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- May 19, 2023
"I had eczema for many years and after many doctor visits, I was finally prescribed this medication. I use it almost daily and my skin is so beautiful and soft with no inflammation, redness, or itch. There were no side effects for me and I only needed to use a small dab, just to cover the surface area lightly. It does not sting or burn; I cannot say enough good things about this cream."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 19, 2022
"I randomly flared with eczema all over my body and was prescribed betnovate. At first it worked and got rid of the eczema, however I remained very itchy so it would just keep coming back. I had to keep applying it and eventually it wouldn't even last for one day. I used two tubes over a 5 month period. I developed a face rash which I believe is a side effect of the betnovate and my eczema spread even further to my feet. It just didn't seem like a good long term option so I stopped all use and then developed even more side effects - red, burning skin all over, extremely dry skin and swollen lymph nodes. After about a month of not applying it my face started to get a bit better. 5 months later my face has significantly improved and my body is also a lot better than it was when I was using betnovate. I'm still going through what I believe to be a withdrawal from betnovate."
- Anonymous
- December 2, 2009
Diprolene (betamethasone) "Works very well. I used it for a day or 2 and all symptoms gone for several months."
- Anonymous
- April 14, 2011
"Works really well for atopic dermatitis."
- kpbea...
- March 30, 2009
Diprolene AF (betamethasone) "Rapid improvement in red areas on neck, chest and elbows."
- BGIman
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2023
"Betamethasone Valerate (o.1%): Very Good - It calms the itch / inflammation and redness."
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"I used betamethasone for a year. It kept everything in control and after a while I noticed something terrifying. Using this cream is such a a bad idea and a trade off but idk what else to do. :( Side effects include: - Thinning of skin - burning sensation and redness - you stop sweating in that area where you apply, and these effects last for months after repeated use - It thins THE SKIN which makes it feel like paper I’m super upset on how it worked decently for a year and then I think once my body’s gotten used to it, it stings now every time I apply it due to how thin my skin’s gotten and my inability to sweat and cool off during my exercises."