Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Zenclobate GM 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 Zenclobate GM can be absorbed by the skin.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Zenclobate GM 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. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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