Cloderm (Kineses)

No, Cloderm (Kineses) alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Cloderm (Kineses) is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Cloderm (Kineses) should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Cloderm (Kineses) and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.

Cloderm (Kineses) is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.

Yes, Cloderm (Kineses) 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.

Cloderm (Kineses) 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 Cloderm (Kineses) prevents the skin inflammation which provides relief to the patient from rash, itching, and redness.

Yes, Cloderm (Kineses) 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.