I have itchiness on my scalp caused by scalp eczema. If I can use it on my scalp, how would I apply it? Thank you for your input in advance.
Can I use clobetasol 0. 05% topical ointment on my scalp?
Question posted by Jbj916 on 22 July 2022
Last updated on 23 July 2022
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masso
23 July 2022
Adults—Apply to the affected area of the scalp 2 times per day, once in the morning and once at night. Children 12 to 17 years of age—Apply to the affected area of the scalp 2 times per day, once in the morning and once at night. Children younger than 12 years of age—Use is not recommended.
Source: Mayo Clinic
masso
23 July 2022
Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is often very itchy.
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masso
23 July 2022
Dermatitis is another name for skin inflammation and the word “eczema” may be used interchangeably with dermatitis; therefore, atopic dermatitis is the same as atopic eczema.
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masso
23 July 2022
Usual Adult Dose for Eczema
Solution, spray, ointment, gel, foam, lotion, cream formulations: Apply a thin layer to affected areas twice a day and rub in gently and completely.
Shampoo: Apply to dry scalp once a day in a thin film to the affected areas only and leave in place for 15 minutes before lathering and rinsing.
Maximum dose: The total dosage should not exceed 50 g (50 mL or 1.75 fluid ounce) per week.
Duration of therapy: Treatment should be limited to 2 consecutive weeks for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses and up to 2 additional weeks in localized lesions (less than 10% body surface area) of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis that
have not improved after the initial 2 weeks of treatment.
Comments: Unless directed by a health care professional, this drug should not be used with occlusive dressings.
Uses:
Relief of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses; psoriasis; recalcitrant eczemas, lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and other conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids.
Source:
https://www.drugs.com/dosage/clobetasol-topical.html#Usual_Adult_Dose_for_Eczema
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