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    GlossaryTopical Betamethasone (Betamethasone gel)

    potent corticosteroid cream reducing skin inflammation and itching

    Topical Betamethasone is a potent corticosteroid medication applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness associated with various skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. It works by suppressing the immune response in the affected area, thereby alleviating symptoms.

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      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

      in Question  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

      community a topical that combines MIN, FIN and DUT

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses a topical treatment combining Minoxidil, Betamethasone Valerate, Canrenone, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for hair loss. The treatment is RX-only and provided by a dermatologist.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community 2.5 months update (Oral Minoxidil & Dutasteride)

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil daily and 0.5 mg Dutasteride three times a week, along with betamethasone for scalp inflammation. They experienced minor side effects and are considering microneedling.

      community To stop or not to stop minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female user experienced hair loss after Covid and used Minoxidil 5% but saw more hair loss over time. She also uses alfatradiol, topical MSM, and betamethasone sporadically, and is unsure if Minoxidil is beneficial.

      community Question.. ( Come check )

      5 years ago
      A user has been losing hair for two and a half years after a tropical trip and illness. A dermatologist prescribed betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion, but the user is unsure if it's safe or effective for general hair loss.

      community Yeah, it’s working 👍🏻 Nov 2023 to March 2024

      in Progress Pictures  62 upvotes 6 months ago
      Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.