Betnovate is a topical corticosteroid that helps control flare-ups of redness, swelling, and itching on the skin. It is absorbed quickly and is designed for short-term use to manage outbreaks rather than for continuous preventative measures. It should not be used on the face or broken skin unless directed by a healthcare professional.
How Does Betnovate Cream Work?
Betnovate’s active ingredient is betamethasone valerate, a potent corticosteroid. When the body gets exposed to an allergen or irritation, it reacts by producing chemicals. The chemicals widen blood vessels and cause inflammation of the skin, which results in eczema breakouts. Betnovate has anti-inflammatory properties. It works by inhibiting the body’s inflammatory response by preventing cells from releasing large amounts of these substances. Thus the inflamed returns to normal.
A course of 7 to 10 days clears up the symptoms. GlaxoSmithKline manufactures Betnovate. It is available as a cream, lotion and ointment packed in 30g and 100g sizes. The cream is used on the body but not the scalp, where weaker treatment has been ineffective to clear eczema.
