| Drug Name: | Clobetasol |
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| Drug Class: | Corticosteroid |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to glucocorticoid receptors, leading to decreased inflammation and immune response
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| Use: | - Topical treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis
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| Side Effects: | - Skin atrophy
- Burning or stinging sensation
- Itching
- Dryness
- Acne
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypopigmentation
- Allergic contact dermatitis
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to clobetasol or any component of the formulation
- Skin infections
- Rosacea
- Acne vulgaris
- Perioral dermatitis
- Skin atrophy
- Pregnancy and lactation
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