Clomight

Clomight 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.

No, Clomight is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Yes, Clomight 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. 

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

No, Clomight 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 Clomight is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Clomight should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Clomight and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.