Clobetasol topical for Psoriasis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• June 20, 2011

"For the past 4 months, I have been suffering from a skin condition on the palms of my hands. It would start out like blisters, then they would dry up and my hand would crack and bleed. My hands were so bad that I couldn't care for my newborn baby. I had seen a doctor 4 times, and he kept putting me on rapid steroid tapers. The condition would clear up, but when I was done with the steroids, the condition came back worse. I had about given up when another doctor took over. She took pictures of my hands and sent them off to Phoenix. There, they correctly diagnosed the condition and recommended clobetasol. Upon using it, I noticed instant relief. I am on day 4, and the psoriasis is almost gone. I highly recommend clobetasol!"

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2018

"I've had this psoriasis over my right ankle for over 15 years, with flare-ups at times, itching, scaling, broken skin, etc. I tried not to let it bother me because it has not shown up anywhere else. Through the years, I've tried many creams, and nothing helped. Recently, I tried this medication, and in a couple of days, my skin cleared completely. I used it for a few days and then went a week without it, and it seemed like it was healed. Eventually, I felt some itching and used it again. Now, I use it once every four or five days just in case, and I've been completely clear. The unknown is that although several doctors told me it was psoriasis, the most recent doctor said it could be some kind of dermatitis since it has always stayed in the same place, affecting only one leg. Whatever it is, the medication is working great. Thanks!"

• ilp...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 18, 2013

"This cream really works, topical 0.05%. I have used this since I was 25, I am now 45. I have used it everywhere I see red spots form. The scalp is a little difficult, but it does work, your skin is clear again."

• csp...
• April 25, 2016

"I used it for 3 weeks, and then my Dr. instructed me to stop using it for a week, and by the next week, my condition completely flared up again. I know this medication works extremely well at treating the condition and preventing it from additional flare-ups. I have plantar psoriasis on the balls of both feet. It starts out with bumps under the skin, and in 2-4 days, they become big, water-filled blisters that are the size of a dime, most of them are the size of a quarter, and the largest one I had was bigger than a half dollar. They were 75 percent healed when I had to stop using it for a week, and on day 5, I felt more bumps under the skin. Sure enough, I have 5 more on the ball of the same foot in the same area. Good grief. It's very painful."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2008

Clobetasol topical "AMAZING! Within 4 days, I could see a difference in my skin. The plaques were starting to fade, the redness and itchiness GONE! It has been exactly one week since I started using the spray, and I no longer have psoriasis."

• Jim...
• June 25, 2016

"Clobetasol solution works best when I put it in a spray bottle and spray my areas and rub it in. I have plaque, so it takes a week on a daily basis. Yes, it does contain steroids, and steroids are good for you to heal. I'm not hitting 60 home runs a year, but alongside Stellara, I'm clear, and that's all that matters."

• Hoc...
• December 6, 2017

Clobetasol topical "I used Clobex spray this summer for 4 weeks in June 2017. This gave me almost immediate clear skin on my elbows. This lasted until September (long sleeve season). Thanks, Clobex, I plan on using this every summer to give me clear skin during short sleeve weather. Hopefully, someday they find a permanent cure for this disease!"

• Gwy...
• December 28, 2009

Clobetasol topical "This medication calmed down the inflammation in psoriasis. I was so pleased with the results. After about two weeks of twice-daily use, my skin appeared to be getting back to normal; however, I will be starting on Stelara because Humira was ineffective. I can see that all the psoriasis medications are individualized to each person."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 15, 2013

Clobetasol topical "I love this stuff... I actually use a different medication for my body called Stelara, and I love that product as well. But this is a good backup for special occasions when I want to let my hair down! I spray several days before the event, and I am almost clear. I spray before bed and sleep with it in my hair, and then around noonish I wash my hair! Also, don't wear nail polish while applying, it will be like nail polish remover. Great product."

• Anonymous
• March 9, 2008

Clobetasol topical "This was amazing. My condition was constant flaking and dry skin on my face, shoulders, and back. I was prescribed this for 10 days and saw amazing results. All redness and dryness are completely gone."

• Fir...
• April 21, 2018

Clobetasol topical "I've had severe psoriasis since infancy. I have it on the back of my scalp, the nape of my neck, outside each ear, and inside one ear. I've tried every cream and shampoo, nothing worked. At 15, my doctor came across samples. It hurt, it burned, but it worked. The doctor had to push it through Medicaid. They approved it for me and at no charge. It doesn't leave my scalp greasy. I used it off and on as symptoms flared. It removed it from outside my ears and dramatically reduced it on my scalp and inside my ear. It starts showing results within one week. It took three weeks for it to disappear off the front of my ears. I was young and didn't continue to use it. If I had used it right (I always hated the burn), I believe it would have completely removed it from all areas. Once I turned 18, I didn't have Medicaid and wasn't able to afford insurance or the medication (very costly). I am 29 years old, and it has never returned on the outside of my ears. I do still have it inside my ear and on my scalp. I have lived with it since. Please recommend this medication to your doctor if you can afford it. You won't regret it. Best I've ever used."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2023

"The cream version is very effective. Used it for 5 days, as recommended, twice a day and all my itching bumpy skin on my hands stopped. Don't use it for longer, as it will thin the skin and cause stretch marks. Side effects differ individually, so use it with care and stop it whenever symptoms are calmed down, or continue using any moisturizing cream thereafter. Give long gaps or use it again when symptoms appear... Remember, this has a direct effect on your adrenal glands, so use with extreme care and wash hands thoroughly afterwards..."

• Anonymous
• March 16, 2011

Clobetasol topical "Olux has been the only topical medication I've used that has been able to control the psoriasis on my scalp. Over the past few years, my condition has significantly worsened. However, since beginning to use Derma-Smoothe and Olux, I have been able to maintain a very healthy scalp. The Derma-Smoothe is fantastic for removing the initial buildup from psoriasis, while the Olux is great for preventing its return. I only have to use Olux about once every 2 weeks, or at the first sign of any symptoms. The only downside is the high cost (since we have a high insurance deductible). However, I personally find it to be worth the money."

• Cka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2021

"I have had scalp psoriasis for 3 years but was only diagnosed a month ago. I tried self-help treatments prior to being diagnosed with no success. My doctor prescribed Clobetasol shampoo, which I was reluctant to purchase due to the extreme cost for a 2-week supply; however, I did purchase the product because my condition was worsening. I thought at this price for 4 ounces, it has to be good. I used the shampoo according to my doctor's directions, once a day for 2 weeks. My plan was, if my condition slightly improved, I would purchase another bottle to use for an additional 2 weeks, 4 weeks being the maximum amount of time to use the product. Unfortunately, it did absolutely nothing to improve my scalp condition. I will seek the advice of a dermatologist, and in the meantime, I will begin using Nizoral shampoo to see if it might have a positive effect. I did not know until reading the reviews published here that this is an incurable condition."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2011

"I've had psoriasis since I was 9. It has gotten worse and worse over the years, and I've used clobetasol since the start. I'm 18 now, I've always thought my veins popping out was a normal thing, but I'm starting to think maybe my skin is thin. Clobetasol is the only medication that's ever worked. I've tried so many things, it'd take me forever to name them all."

• Anonymous
• April 29, 2008

Clobetasol topical "After a very bad breakout from a strep infection, this was the only thing that stopped the itch! After using this twice a day for a week (along with UV treatments), I started seeing my psoriasis clear up. And the spray is so much easier to apply."

• Vin...
• February 26, 2017

Clobetasol topical "Began use of this medication upon receipt in the mail. Only a few doses were necessary when effectiveness was noted. No side effects noted throughout the treatment period. Dermatologist will review the site at the next appointment."

• msu...
• December 26, 2008

Clobetasol topical "The only really effective remedy for my scalp psoriasis. I used Scalpicin, but it turned my white hair yellowish, and I had to keep using it almost every day. Olux for three days, and my scalp is clear and not itchy for 2-3 weeks!"

• cur...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 21, 2017

Clobetasol topical "It wasn't prescribed to me in the U.S., mostly in Europe. I like the cream better than the ointment. Compared to the other treatments in its class, it doesn't cause depigmentation, and it's very fast absorbed. I only use clobetasol liquid for the scalp, and it works fine."

• tas...
• March 31, 2008

"Awesome product! According to my dermatologist, I had a severe case of psoriasis on the hands, feet, knees, and elbows, a total of 7% of my body area. All cleared up except the front of the feet within 3 weeks, so down to 2.5% in 6 weeks. The doctor explained that it would take longer on the feet, and I'm okay with it... I love the results. The price, however, is another story. I don't have insurance, and one bottle of the spray is $400. Help!"

• olu...
• November 12, 2009

Clobetasol topical "This is the only stuff that works. My uncle was a dermatologist, and I have tried everything that had ever come out on the market. I was without insurance for a time and couldn't get Olux (couldn't afford it), and I had a severe outbreak. After finally getting a prescription, it was gone within 2 weeks."

• Clo...
• March 24, 2017

Clobetasol topical "Clobex is in shampoo form. I use that weekly. Need 2 tsp. Lathers up really well. I leave the shampoo on for a few hours, then rinse. This is a great maintenance for me between the spray applications - I apply the spray on wet hair/scalp so it stretches the product more because it's expensive."

• hea...
• March 29, 2012

Clobetasol topical "Clobex is the only thing that worked. Severe patches and redness went away in only days. It's expensive and is a very strong medicine, a little goes a long way."

• Anonymous
• February 25, 2014

Clobetasol topical "Clobex cleared up my psoriasis, but it suppressed my adrenal glands, which made me extremely stressed and anxious, which led to depression."

• Yes...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 5, 2015

"It works because it has steroids. Steroids reboot the immune system. Steroids can also cause problems, so use as little as possible. You will figure it out."