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    Glossary Betamethasone

    potent corticosteroid reducing inflammation and immune response

    Betamethasone is a potent corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It is commonly prescribed for conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata to alleviate symptoms such as itching, redness, and swelling. Betamethasone is available in various forms, including creams, ointments, and injections, and may be referred to as betamethasone valerate or betamethasone dipropionate depending on its specific formulation.

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    Research 10 of 897

    1. Efficacy of betamethasone valerate foam formulation in comparison with betamethasone dipropionate lotion in the treatment of mild‐to‐moderate alopecia areata: A multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled, investigator‐blinded trial International Journal of Dermatology · 2003 · 66 citations
    2. Combination of topical garlic gel and betamethasone valerate cream in the treatment of localized alopecia areata: A double-blind randomized controlled study Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology · 2007 · 61 citations
    3. Randomized comparison of topical betamethasone valerate foam, intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and tacrolimus ointment in management of localized alopecia areata International journal of trichology · 2011 · 48 citations
    4. Extensive alopecia areata treated with betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy: an open uncontrolled study. PubMed · 2007 · 30 citations
    5. Calcipotriene/betamethasone in the treatment of psoriasis: a review article Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy · 2009 · 24 citations
    6. Twice weekly 5 mg betamethasone oral pulse therapy in the treatment of alopecia areata Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2006 · 22 citations
    7. Evaluation of the efficacy of transdermal drug delivery of calcipotriol plus betamethasone versus tacrolimus in the treatment of vitiligo Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2018 · 18 citations
    8. Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Versus Topical Betamethasone Valearate in the Management of Localized Alopecia Areata. PubMed · 2015 · 18 citations
    9. Alopecia totalis treated with oral mini-pulse (OMP) therapy with betamethasone. PubMed · 1996 · 16 citations
    10. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy vs. Betamethasone lotion in the management of Alopecia areata Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research · 2013 · 15 citations
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