brilliant Diprolene Side Effects Generic Name: betamethasone topical Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Note: This document contains side effect information about betamethasone topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Diprolene. For the Consumer Applies to betamethasone topical: topical application cream, topical application lotion, topical application ointment, topical application spray Other dosage forms: topical application cream, topical application foam, topical application gel/jelly, topical application lotion, topical application ointment Along with its needed effects, betamethasone topical (the active ingredient contained in Diprolene) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking betamethasone topical: More common Burning or stinging itching at the application site Less common Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin cracking or tightening of the skin dry skin flushing or redness of the skin irritation itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers) unusually warm skin Rare Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin Incidence not known Redness and scaling around the mouth Some side effects of betamethasone topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Less common Raised, dark red, or wart-like spots on the skin, especially when used on the face Rare Burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair Incidence not known Acne or pimples burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs lightening of normal skin color lightening of treated areas of dark skin reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin softening of the skin For Healthcare Professionals Applies to betamethasone topical: topical cream, topical foam, topical gel, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical spray General The most commonly reported side effects were pruritus, burning, itching, irritation. Hypersensitivity Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypersensitivity Endocrine Frequency not reported: Cushing's syndrome [ Ref ] Dermatologic Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Folliculitis, skin infections (including bacterial, fungal and viral skin infections) Frequency not reported: Dryness, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infections, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria [ Ref ] Local Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Application site pain Frequency not reported: Burning, itching, irritation [ Ref ] Ocular Rare (less than 0.1%): Eye disorder [ Ref ] Metabolic Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia Renal Frequency not reported: Glucosuria Other Rare (less than 0.1%): Rebound effect References 1. Ruiz-Maldonado R, Zapata G, Lourdes T, Robles C "Cushing's syndrome after topical application of corticosteroids." Am J Dis Child 136 (1982): 274-5 2. Flynn MD, Beasley P, Tooke JE "Adrenal suppression with intranasal betamethasone drops." J Laryngol Otol 106 (1992): 827-8 3. "Product Information. Diprolene (betamethasone topical)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ. 4. Stoppoloni G, Prisco F, Santinelli R, Sicuranza G, Giordano C "Potential hazards of topical steroid therapy." Am J Dis Child 137 (1983): 1130-1 5. Stevens DJ "Cushing's syndrome due to the abuse of betamethasone nasal drops." J Laryngol Otol 102 (1988): 219-21 6. Reymann F, Kehlet H "Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical function. Association with topical application of betamethasone dipropionate." Arch Dermatol 115 (1979): 362-3 7. Walsh P, Aeling JL, Huff L, Weston WL "Hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression by superpotent topical steroids." J Am Acad Dermatol 29 (1993): 501-3 8. Cunliffe WJ, Burton JL, Holti G, Wright V "Hazards of steroid therapy in hepatic failure." Br J Dermatol 93 (1975): 183-5 9. Salde L, Lassus A "Systemic side-effects of three topical steroids in diseased skin." Curr Med Res Opin 8 (1983): 475-80 10. Macdonald A "Topical corticosteroid preparations. Hazards and side-effects." Br J Clin Pract 25 (1971): 421-5 11. Grice K "Tinea of the hand and forearm. Betamethasone valerate atrophy." Proc R Soc Med 59 (1966): 254-5 12. Smith EB, Breneman DL, Griffith RF, Hebert AA, Hickman JG, Maloney JM, Millikan LE, Sulica VI, Dromgoole SH, Sefton J, et al "Double-blind comparison of naftifine cream and clotrimazole/betamethasone dipropionate cream in the treatment of tinea pedis." J Am Acad Dermatol 26 (1992): 125-7 13. Hellgren L "Induction of generalized pustular psoriasis by topical use of betamethasone-dipropionate ointment in psoriasis." Ann Clin Res 8 (1976): 317-9 14. Ellis CN, Katz HI, Rex IH Jr, Shavin JS, Van Scott EJ, VanderPloeg D "A controlled clinical trial of a new formulation of betamethasone dipropionate cream in once-daily treatment of psoriasis." Clin Ther 11 (1989): 768-74 15. Sneddon I "Perioral dermatitis." Br J Dermatol 87 (1972): 430-4 16. Barkey WF "Striae and persistent tinea corporis related to prolonged use of betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% cream/clotrimazole 1% cream (Lotrisone cream)." J Am Acad Dermatol 17 (1987): 518-9 17. Butcher JM, Austin M, McGalliard J, Bourke RD "Bilateral cataracts and glaucoma induced by long term use of steroid eye drops." BMJ 309 (1994): 43 18. Eisenlohr JE "Glaucoma following the prolonged use of topical steroid medication to the eyelids." J Am Acad Dermatol 8 (1983): 878-81 19. Kitazawa Y "Increased intraocular pressure induced by corticosteroids." Am J Ophthalmol 82 (1976): 492-5 Some side effects of Diprolene may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA . 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