User:Mr. Ibrahem/Alclometasone

Alclometasone, sold under the brand name Aclovate among others, is a corticosteroid used for certain skin conditions. This includes atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and allergic contact dermatitis. It is applied to the skin.

Common side effects include redness, irritation, acne, skin thinning, and striae. Other side effects may include Cushing’s syndrome and infection. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It is of moderate strength.

Alclometasone was approved for medical use in the United States in 1982. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States 15 grams costs about 12 USD as of 2022. In the United Kingdom 50 grams costs the NHS about £13.