Lincoderm

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Lincoderm 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.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lincoderm 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, Lincoderm 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. 

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

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