Betamethasone / calcipotriene topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Man...
• June 8, 2021

For Psoriasis "I’ve had psoriasis for about 15 years and never been able to get rid of it in my elbows, nails, scalp, and a few other places, and while I had some success with Betacap for my scalp, nothing else seemed to work. I’ve been using Enstilar for less than a week, and my elbows have returned to a once forgotten state, and it’s even made my nails look pink and healthy again. Obviously, the nails need to grow out to make them right, it’s the first time I’ve seen improvement in 15 years. As for the canned foam, I actually thought I got a dud because it comes out so fine and wispy, so I took it back to the pharmacy, and they gave me the tutorial... I think I was expecting hair mousse. This stuff isn’t greasy. Once it’s been on for 10 minutes, it’ll sink into your skin, and if you’re wearing a shirt, just wipe off the excess. If your skin is bad and it’s ruining your life, then you’ll take the hit. 100% happy with it right now and just need to keep the prescription topped up!"

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2020

For Psoriasis "Recently just started using this. It's prescribed free of charge on our NHS, and it has worked amazingly so far. I have tried methotrexate in the past and light therapy, and neither have been as effective as this stuff."

• hit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2023

For Plaque Psoriasis "So I last commented on this forum using Enstilar in April 2021. Back then, it completely cleared my psoriasis. But in 2022, it returned, albeit not as badly as previously. This time, I consulted a dermatologist who advised again using Enstilar, but this time applying it twice daily for a month. Now, 2 weeks into the treatment, and psoriasis has almost disappeared. I am suffering from the side effects, however, it is worthwhile if it means seeing my skin free of psoriasis. I expect it will return again, time will tell. I have also been told to follow up the Enstilar with other creams to be used in monthly rotation (Exorex and Psoriderm)."

• Pip...
• April 17, 2021

"I have had psoriasis for ten years and have tried every lotion and potion. My doctor prescribed me Enstilar two weeks ago, and I have applied it daily, and it has dramatically reduced the flakiness and redness. I believe it is a miracle cure. Thoroughly recommend."

• Kel...
• September 8, 2013

For Psoriasis "I love Taclonex, this is amazing. I have had psoriasis for the past 12 years. I have been waiting many years for something to finally help my knees and elbows. After a week of using this product, I saw the results. I couldn't be happier."

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 18, 2020

For Plaque Psoriasis "I have been on almost every lotion, cream, and shampoo for psoriasis. New dermatologist gave me a full-size sample of Enstilar. After 9 years of picking, scratching, and cursing, I cried with happiness. After less than a week, my ears were clear. No itching, burning, or picking. My primary doctor said it's a miracle. I agree. Now it's time for more, and I know my insurance won't cover this, so I checked out-of-pocket cost, I almost had a stroke and heart attack. Without insurance, it's up toward $3,000.00. With a RX discount card, it's $1,200 - $1,600.00. I guess my ears will start looking like a vacant lot with 4 ft of tall grass... NASTY. Any help would be appreciated, I'm too old to die like this."

• coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2016

For Psoriasis "This stuff is horrible! I was prescribed this for scalp psoriasis, and it made it worse. This stuff makes a mess, it gets all over clothes and bedding. Not only that, but it does not wash out of hair. I washed my hair eight times and even used Dawn dish soap, and still could not get it out of my hair."

• Emi...
• October 31, 2015

For Psoriasis "I've had psoriasis for 15 years, and I used the Taclonex ointment for a couple of years before going on biologics. Last month, I had a flare-up while on Stelara, and my derm told me Taclonex had been reformulated into a suspension, and he wanted me to try it and gave me a coupon for $0 copay. Yay! I take the RX to be filled and find out that my insurance will not cover it, and the coupon pays up to $300, my portion was $1,433. The ointment worked well for me, so I just knew the reformulated version would work wonders. I used the suspension 2x/day for a month. This medication was extremely greasy, ruined my sheets and my clothes, and actually made my psoriasis worse. I would NOT recommend this product. Try clobetasol instead."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2013

For Psoriasis "This is AMAZING! I've had nasty eczema on my index finger for almost a year, where it was almost impossible to use the digit. It was thick, unbendable, cracking, bleeding, and painful! After a week, I actually have feeling back in that finger. It has cleared up spots on my neck and behind my ears. Just amazing!"

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 18, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "I have severe psoriasis. Winter and stress make it worse. Nothing helped until I used this. I had psoriasis on my ear, which would crack. In 24 hours, the spot was gone. The rest of my body, over 4 weeks, was immensely better, like almost gone. Combining it with light therapy, which I had to stop due to cost, had amazing results. Almost 100% clearing. It is a little messy, but a few ruined bedsheets and frustrating mess are worth the clearing I had with this."

• TL3...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2020

For Plaque Psoriasis "Tried Enstilar foam for my psoriasis, but it is too expensive, too greasy, too messy, and too much is wasted when spraying. It goes everywhere. Why should hands be used to apply it? Can't a product for psoriasis be applied as a roll-on or sponge tip applicator so no hands are needed to rub into infected areas?"

• Cra...
• July 28, 2013

For Psoriasis "I love Taclonex. I have had psoriasis for the past 25 years. I never wore short-sleeve shirts or shorts until I started using Taclonex. Thank you to my dermatologist. I have tried so many medicines, and nothing worked. It is kind of greasy, but I have been waiting many years for something to finally help my knees and elbows. I couldn't be happier."

• JBa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2018

For Plaque Psoriasis "It's the only thing that has worked. It cleared up on my arm fast and is completely gone. I have one spot left that's not completely gone on my head, but it's not getting worse. No side effects with this medication."

• Inn...
• September 23, 2009

For Psoriasis "I went to the dermatologist after having psoriasis on my hands, elbows, fingers, and toes. He gave me Laclotion and Clobetasol foam. These did not work after using them for 2 weeks! I went to a different doctor who gave me Taclonex, and even though it's greasy when you put it on (not like the Clobetasol foam that dried up right away), the Taclonex got rid of the psoriasis after 7 days. It really is amazing."

• Anonymous
• May 4, 2010

For Psoriasis "This drug was extremely effective at treating my psoriasis. I have fairly severe guttate psoriasis, in which I develop small spots over large areas of my body (as opposed to one large, localized spot). After applying Taclonex for only three days or so, the spots began to clear up almost completely. There are no side effects that I notice with this medication. The only negative involved is that the salve is greasy and difficult to apply. I would literally spend twenty minutes applying it to all the small spots on my body twice a day. That, combined with the fact that my whole body would be covered in a thin greasy film, led me to eventually seek out other treatment. If these don't apply to you, this medicine is hard to beat."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2022

For Psoriasis "Would not recommend to anyone. Whilst using Enstilar, my skin cleared up and was almost completely gone, however, after I stopped using it, my skin flared up to the point where it is now the worst it has ever been! It has spread so much, and I have new patches of psoriasis in areas of my body where I never had it before, e.g., on my arms. Please avoid if you haven't started using it yet, it isn't worth it for very temporary results!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 9, 2012

For Psoriasis "I absolutely love this medicine. It works wonders for my small spots of plaque psoriasis on my body. I also have scalp psoriasis, which I also treat with Taclonex. I use it mainly around my hairline because it makes my hair very greasy and oily looking. This is the only ointment-type topical medication I have been prescribed that legitimately works. I was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 3 and am now 16 and have been using this for about 3 years now. I find that there aren't really any side effects that I can think of. If I routinely apply this every night before I go to bed, my psoriasis will disappear within a week and stay gone or come back in about two weeks without applying it."

• Jai...
• December 2, 2012

For Psoriasis "I tried other medicine that did not work and cost me over $100.00. I tried the Taclonex liquid in a bottle for my scalp and applied it to my legs. My scalp cleared in a week, my legs are coming along very well. The dark patches have completely vanished. When I went back to my doctor, he was very impressed, and so was I. I asked for a prescription for the ointment for my legs and to use the other on my scalp on an as-needed basis. My doctor's office also gave me the prescription card, I'm able to get 6 bottles of liquid for my scalp and 6 ointments for my legs."

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2017

For Psoriasis "I have had scalp psoriasis for over 20 years, and about 10 years ago developed it in my ears as well. I was able to calm the scalp psoriasis for a long time with Nioxin shampoo and scalp therapy, but nothing was helping with my ears - they were so bad with plaques at times I couldn't hear well, and forget wearing a headset for work! Three days ago my doctor prescribed Taclonex after so many other things didn't work. Today I was able to wear earbuds for the first time in 5 years. As for my scalp, it started flaring up about a year ago, so I'm using Taclonex on my scalp as well. I don't notice as much change on my scalp yet, but I do notice a reduction in itching. Drawback - very greasy in the hair, hard to wash out."

• Kik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2021

For Plaque Psoriasis "This is my second review... update... It's been about 30 days since I stopped using Enstilar, and the skin where I applied it is awful. It's destroyed my skin. It doesn't look or feel like skin anymore - it's more like cheap bonded leather. I'm going to write about my dreadful experience with this product to the lazy dermatologist who prescribed it to me. I couldn't be more upset."

• mur...
• August 9, 2014

For Psoriasis "I applied Taclonex for over a year. It soothes and moisturizes the skin, but consistent improvement did not happen. My psoriasis seemed to flare up and then subside without any direct impact from this product. It is expensive!"

• MBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2021

For Plaque Psoriasis "Don't waste your time buying the foam. It comes out ice cold, hardly evaporates instantly, and you will need a can just to cover affected areas. I called to complain, they said that is how it comes out and even said that many people have complained about the same issue."

• Dou...
• October 18, 2014

For Psoriasis "I've been struggling with scalp psoriasis for 4 years and tried the OTC treatments, but nothing has worked! My dermatologist prescribed me this medication, and I started applying it 2x/day on my scalp, and I started seeing major improvements within a week! I've stopped scratching my scalp now, and I've been happy to have this relief. Gone are the days when I would be scratching my scalp constantly, and my back would be full of dandruff. I also have guttate psoriasis on my legs and trunk. The results aren't as effective and instant compared to those on my scalp, so minus 2 stars! I wish it helped clear the pink spots up right away, though! Ugh, it's like acne on your legs, but more stubborn!"

• AJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

For Plaque Psoriasis "So I've been using Enstilar for just about 2 weeks, and I have noticed a significant clearing of the plaque buildup on my elbows and behind my knees. Also, it has completely cleared the psoriasis in and around my ears with 3 applications! I actually noticed a change 24 hours after the first application. I was hesitant at first because my insurance will not cover the entire cost, and the co-pay card did not help much. But I'm glad I bit the bullet and had the prescription filled. I haven't worn shorts or short sleeves in a year and thought to myself, well, $200 for some self-confidence is a small price to pay."

• Kur...
• April 1, 2017

For Psoriasis "This was prescribed to me for scalp psoriasis after trying a medical shampoo and another topical lotion with no relief from the itch and flakes. I found within the first few applications it relieved the itch and got rid of about 90% of the plaques on my scalp. I have been using it for almost a month now, and it's made a world of difference for me! The only reason I've not given it a 10/10 is how greasy it is, it's hard to apply and much harder to remove from my hair. After trying a couple of things, I've found that the trick is to use baby oil to break down the stickiness and use dish soap to wash it out (I do this step at night before bed), then in the morning, I use L'Oréal's Extraordinary Clay hair mask to absorb the remaining baby oil!"