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What is Dermovate?
Dermovate is a corticosteroid used on the skin, available as either a cream or ointment. It contains Clobetasol propionate, a very strong type of topical steroid. For those with vitiligo, it can help bring back colour to the affected skin and halt the condition's progression.
For about 90% of people, vitiligo is an autoimmune condition. This means the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. With vitiligo, this results in the loss of melanin, or pigment, in the skin. Topical corticosteroids can help by stopping the spread of depigmentation and might even help restore pigment to the skin.
How does Dermovate work?
Dermovate is a type of corticosteroid. These are made to mimic cortisol, the hormone your body releases when you're stressed. The primary role of corticosteroids is to reduce inflammation and manage how your immune system behaves. In simple terms, they help keep your body's responses balanced when something tries to disrupt your immune system.
In vitiligo, your body mistakenly attacks its own tissues. Dermovate helps by calming this response and stabilising your immune system. As a result, the spread of vitiligo may slow down, and in some cases, it can even stop expanding and help restore skin colour.
Are there different forms of Dermovate?
Dermovate comes in two forms for treating vitiligo: cream and ointment. The ointment is thicker, making it ideal for dry or cracked skin, whereas the cream is more suitable for skin that is more moist.
Both formulas have 0.05% clobetasol propionate, meaning they're the same strength. You can get them in two sizes: a 30g tube or a 100g tube.
The dosage you'll be given will depend on your specific needs, such as how long you'll need to use it and the location of use.
How is Dermovate different to other treatments for Vitiligo?
Corticosteroid treatments are the most common method for managing Vitiligo. Apart from Dermovate, the two most widely used options are Betnovate and Eumovate.
The primary difference between them is their strength. Eumovate is the weakest of the three, Betnovate is five times stronger, and Dermovate is the strongest option available.
Choosing the best option for you will depend on the treatments you've previously tried and how your vitiligo is progressing.
How well does Dermovate work for Vitiligo?
Dermovate is considered an effective treatment for vitiligo.
In a study involving 75 vitiligo patients treated with clobetasol propionate, more than 80% achieved 90%-100% repigmentation on their faces. For other areas of the body, over 40% of the patients experienced significant repigmentation.
The pigmentation kept coming back even after the treatment finished.
Important Information
Dermovate isn't suitable for everyone, and there are a few things you should be mindful of when using it.
Here's all the official information on it. If there's anything you're unsure about, just let our clinician know, and they can discuss it with you.
Dermovate Cream | Dermovate Ointment
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