Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Microderm is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Microderm 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. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Microderm is a brand name of clobetasol and it comes in the form of ointment, cream, and lotion. It belongs to the class of drug known as steroids (corticosteroids). It is a prescription drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, scalp psoriasis, and plaque psoriasis.

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Application of Microderm on the face must be avoided but if it has been advised by your doctor then you can use it only for a short-term period not more than 5 days because the skin on your face thins easily.