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Haloderm Ointment Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

HALOBETASOL-0.05%W/W

Uses:

Skin inflammation, redness and itching due to plaque psoriasis or any other inflammatory skin conditions

Medicinal Benefits:

Haloderm Ointment is a steroid that helps reduce swelling, itching redness and irritation caused due to plaque psoriasis (scales and itchy, dry patches), dermatitis (itchy, swelling of the skin), eczema (itchy, cracked, swollen or rough skin) or other inflammatory skin conditions. Haloderm Ointment acts inside the skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. When the skin reacts to any allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

FAQs

Haloderm Ointment contains Halobetasol, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers responsible for causing redness, itching and swelling.

You are recommended to avoid using Haloderm Ointment on face, armpit or groin area. Please consult a doctor before using Haloderm Ointment.

Haloderm Ointment is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as large amounts of Haloderm Ointment may be absorbed through the skin easily in children and cause adverse effects. However, please consult a doctor before using Haloderm Ointment in children.

You are not recommended to use Haloderm Ointment in more than the prescribed dose or for a prolonged time as it may lead to menstrual problems, increased acne or facial hair, impotence, easy bruising, skin thinning, changes in body fat especially in the neck, face, waist and back. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Haloderm Ointment should be used with extreme caution in diabetic patients as it may increase blood sugar levels. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have diabetes before using Haloderm Ointment and regularly monitor blood sugar levels while using Haloderm Ointment.

You are not recommended to stop using Haloderm Ointment without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take Haloderm Ointment for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Haloderm Ointment, please consult your doctor.