Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Bactiderm 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.

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

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

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bactiderm 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. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Bactiderm 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. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Bactiderm 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.