Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Clarex Plus may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug. 

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Clarex Plus should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Clarex Plus contains clobetasol which is presumed to work by promoting the induction of inhibitory proteins (lipocortins) in the body. Lipocortins prevents the release of arachidonic acid which causes synthesis and release of certain chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins that causes inflammation. In this way Clarex Plus prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clarex Plus might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Clarex Plus alone should not be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris because it is a fungal infection and Clarex Plus is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clarex Plus should not be used for the treatment of jock itch. For the treatment of jock itch, you can use a combination of Clarex Plus and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.