
Clobetasol
topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling,
inflammation, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions, including
psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the
body) and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and
to sometimes develop red, scaly rashes). Clobetasol is in a class of
medications called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances
in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching
Topical salicylic
acid is used to help clear and prevent pimples and skin blemishes in
people who have acne. Topical salicylic acid is also used to treat skin
conditions that involve scaling or overgrowth of skin cells such as psoriasis
(a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body),
ichthyoses (inborn conditions that cause skin dryness and scaling), dandruff,
corns, calluses, and warts on the hands or feet. Topical salicylic acid should
not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing
from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or birthmarks. Salicylic acid is
in a class of medications called keratolytic agents. Topical salicylic acid
treats acne by reducing swelling and redness and unplugging blocked skin pores
to allow pimples to shrink. It treats other skin conditions by softening and
loosening dry, scaly, or thickened skin so that it falls off or can be removed
easily.
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