Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Topisal MF Ointment 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 Topisal MF Ointment can be absorbed by the skin.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Topisal MF Ointment 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 Topisal MF Ointment prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Topisal MF Ointment 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. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Topisal MF Ointment 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.