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Dermatitis

Dermatitis is a term for inflamed skin. Atopic dermatitis, also called atopic eczema, can leave the skin dry, itchy and easily irritated, with symptoms that may come and go.

Medicines used to treat Dermatitis

Betnovate

Betamethasone

20g

Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It reduces the chemicals that cause inflammation in the skin.

From$9.83/ tubeView

Cortaid

Hydrocortisone

15g

Hydrocortisone cream for dermatitis and itching. It reduces the release of inflammatory signals from cells, easing swelling in the skin.

From$13.00/ tubeView

Diprolene

Betamethasone

30g

Betamethasone cream for eczema and psoriasis. It suppresses inflammation in the top layers of skin.

From$13.33/ tubeView

Key points

  • Atopic eczema can begin at any age, although it often starts in childhood.
  • Triggers can include temperature changes, stress and skin irritants.
  • Moisturising regularly can protect the skin between flares.

Medicines listed for Dermatitis

Betnovate and Diprolene contain Betamethasone, while Cortaid contains Hydrocortisone. Both ingredients are topical corticosteroids, a medicine class used to reduce inflammation in dermatitis and eczema. Each listed item is in a tube.

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