Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Panderm + Cream 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. 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. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Panderm + Cream is a steroid. It contains clobetasol which is a potent corticosteroid. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.

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. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Panderm + Cream might cause dry skin in few cases only. However, the exact cause behind dry skin is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use a skin moisturizer. Skin moisturizer should be applied only after 30 minutes of applying this drug so that the Panderm + Cream can be absorbed by the skin.