Eumovate Cream for Eczema and Other Forms of Dermatitis

Eumovate Cream is a moderately potent topical corticosteroid cream that can be prescribed to treat eczema, irritant or allergic and contact dermatitis, inflammation of your outer ear, bug or insect bite reactions, and prurigo nodularis (itchy nodules on your arms or legs).Treatment duration is usually no longer than seven days for mild forms of dermatitis or when treating young children. If after this time you are not seeing any improvements, call your doctor for advice.

What Happens After Applying Eumovate Cream?

The active ingredient in Eumovate Cream is Clobetasone Butyrate. The main focus of topical corticosteroids is to reduce the symptoms of an eczema flare-up, a bug bite or sting, or other types of dermatitis that cause inflammation, redness, swelling, itching, and pain.

Once applied as directed Eumovate Cream interacts with the genetic material in the cell’s nuclei to produce proteins known as lipocortins. These lipocortins then block production of a chemical that is essential to your body’s inflammatory response. This reduces your inflammation.

To help reduce any itching, Eumovate Cream also blocks the release of histamine and will work to constrict blood vessels to reduce blood flow. Both of these actions will result in a decrease of itching, swelling, and redness so you can find some relief and be comfortable.

Your Immune System in Action

Your immune system is your personal body guard, literally. You are under its protection 24/7 and if a foreign substance is detected, the alarm is sounded and an immediate response goes into play. There are lymphocytes that work as the intelligence system to find their target, lymphocytes that are sent to destroy the threat, and macrophages that devour the fallen invaders. Your memory cells destroy body cells that are infected so the virus does not have the opportunity to multiply, while T cells will prepare to respond faster to the foreign substance the next time.

Before Applying Eumovate Cream

Tell your doctor whether you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast feeding before using Eumovate Cream. Discuss other medical conditions or allergies you have and provide a list of current OTC and Rx drugs, including herbal remedies and dietary or vitamin supplements. This will help to determine if your doctor believes Eumovate Cream is right for your situation.

Proper Use of Eumovate Cream

Keep all medications out of children’s reach and away from pets. Do not apply more Eumovate Cream on the affected skin area than recommended by your doctor. Unless told otherwise, do not bandage or cover the treated area as this can increase the effects of the corticosteroid and increase your risk of an adverse reaction. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids is not advised so only apply for the time period set by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects of Eumovate Cream

• Itching
• Worsening symptoms
• Thinning of the skin where treated

Other Topical Corticosteroids Similar to Eumovate Cream

• Temovate Cream
• Cutivate Cream
• DesOwen Cream