I have bad scaly skin on my scalp that I was diagnosed with severe seborrheic dermatitis and this clobetasol propionate shampoo that I was prescribed was finally the first thing to ever work and clear my scalp up. But I have new insurance now and it is no longer covered and cost over $300. Are there any alternative Rx that work just as good or even something over the counter that might work? Please my scalp has gotten out of control since I lost my old insurance and I'm going crazy with my scalp.
Thank you in advance for any help!
Are there any alternatives to clobetasol propionate?
Question posted by Fogz3 on 10 Jan 2017
Last updated on 19 April 2018 by Sertleal
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Sertleal
19 April 2018
Quadriderm cleared mine up in 3 days using it in the morning and at night. It's around $40 but it's well worth the price. I had tried everything... selsun blue shampoo, tar shampoos, oils, dead sea salt shampoos, anti-itch sprays and lotions... nothing worked except for this miracle cream. I hope it helps
DrDonovan
22 Jan 2017
There are several options and be sure to review all with your physician. Frequent use of an anti-dandruff shampoo is the primary consideration. This includes shampoos with zinc pyrithione, selenium sulphide, ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine. These are actually more important than clobetasol as thr fundamental issue in seborreheic dermatitis is to kill the yeast that cause it. Clobetasol is helpful but a secondary issue. You can also speak to your dermatologist about oral itraconazole.
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