Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Powercort N 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. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Powercort N might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Powercort N is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Powercort N 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 Powercort N prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.

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

Application of Powercort N 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. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Powercort N 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.