Taf Plus

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Taf Plus 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.

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Taf Plus 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.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Taf Plus 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.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Taf Plus 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 Taf Plus can be absorbed by the skin.