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

Application of Panderm + Cream 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.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Panderm + Cream 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 Panderm + Cream prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Panderm + Cream 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. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Panderm + Cream may be used for contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy because it can provide relief from swelling, itching, and redness.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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