Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lobate might lighten skin because it causes skin atrophy (skin thinning) which reduces the darkness of the skin. However, Lobate is not approved for skin lightening and should not be used for this purpose because it can cause unpleasant side effects.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Lobate 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 Lobate can be absorbed by the skin.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lobate might be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) which is a skin condition that causes thinning of the skin and white patches, generally in the genital area. Clinical studies have found Lobate to be effective in the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS).