Halovate Cream
✅ Treats skin inflammation
✅ Reduces redness, itching
✅ Alleviates allergic reactions
✅ Promotes skin healing
✅ Prevents bacterial infections
✓ Медицински преглед от Morgan Ellis — Фармацевтичен изследовател · 8 години опит · Последен преглед: май 2026 г.
💡 Quick Answer — What is Halovate Cream?
Halovate Cream contains halobetasol propionate 0.05% — an ultra-potent topical corticosteroid (US Class I) for recalcitrant plaque psoriasis, severe lichen planus and lichen sclerosus. Apply a thin film once or twice daily for up to 2 weeks; do not exceed 50 g per week. Avoid face, groin, and skin folds. Halobetasol is on the same potency tier as clobetasol — suitable for short rescue courses only.
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Защо да поръчвате от MedsBase
Choosing Halovate Cream from MedsBase:
- СЗО-GMP сертифициран производител — sourced from a regulated facility, finished pack with batch number and expiry.
- Дискретна опаковка — plain envelope, no medication name on the outside.
- Доставка по целия свят с Гаранция за повторна доставка — if your parcel does not arrive within 20 business days we re-ship at no cost (subject to policy terms).
- Loyalty points — 1 point per $1 spent (excludes peptides); 100 points = $5 off.
What Halovate Cream is and how it works
Halovate Cream contains halobetasol propionate 0.05%. Halobetasol is a synthetic halogenated ultra-potent glucocorticoid. Like clobetasol, it binds the glucocorticoid receptor, suppressing inflammatory transcription factors (NF-κB, AP-1), reducing cytokine release and leukocyte infiltration. Visible improvement in plaque psoriasis within 1–2 weeks of correct application. Manufacturer: Genom / Glenmark (WHO-GMP certified).
Показания
- Recalcitrant plaque psoriasis (limited body-surface area)
- Severe atopic eczema unresponsive to milder steroids
- Lichen planus and lichen sclerosus
- Hypertrophic and keloid scars (specialist use)
Как да кандидатствате
| Стъпка | Детайл |
|---|---|
| Честота | Once or twice daily, thin layer, only on affected skin. |
| Body areas | Trunk, limbs, scalp. Avoid face, eyelids, groin, and skin folds without specialist guidance. |
| Maximum course | 2 weeks continuous use without medical review. |
| Maximum weekly amount | 50 g per week. |
| Tapering | Step down to a lower-potency steroid or alternate-day use after the active phase to avoid rebound flare. |
| Occlusion | Do not use airtight dressings unless specifically directed — occlusion can multiply absorption ~10-fold. |
⚠️ Topical steroid withdrawal & atrophy risk — Long courses of potent topical steroids cause skin atrophy, telangiectasia, striae, steroid-induced rosacea, and HPA-axis suppression. Tapering at end-of-course rather than abrupt stopping reduces rebound flare. Do not use Halovate Cream as a daily moisturiser or fairness cream.
Странични ефекти
- Common (mild, often transient): burning, stinging, itching, dryness, mild redness at the application site.
- По-рядко: folliculitis, skin thinning (atrophy), telangiectasia, striae, perioral dermatitis if used near the mouth.
- Рядко, но сериозни: contact dermatitis to the steroid molecule, HPA-axis suppression with extensive prolonged use, glaucoma if used on eyelids.
Противопоказания
- Untreated bacterial, viral (herpes simplex/zoster), or fungal skin infection without concurrent antimicrobial cover.
- Acne vulgaris, perioral dermatitis, rosacea — potent steroids worsen these conditions.
- Known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids.
- Application near the eyes without ophthalmology supervision.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding & paediatric use
Use the lowest effective potency for the shortest duration. Avoid ultra-potent topical steroids on extensive areas during pregnancy. In breastfeeding mothers, do not apply to the breast or nipple before feeding. In children, prefer mild steroids (US Class VI–VII) on face and flexures; potent steroids are reserved for short courses under specialist supervision because of higher relative absorption from a larger body-surface ratio.
Съхранение
Store below 25 °C in the original tube. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the printed expiry date.
Често задавани въпроси
How quickly does Halovate Cream work?
Most patients see visible reduction in itch and redness within 3–7 days. If there is no improvement at 2 weeks, stop and review with a clinician — the diagnosis may be wrong (e.g. fungal infection, contact allergy to the vehicle).
Can I use Halovate Cream on my face?
Generally no, except under specialist guidance. The face has thin skin and is prone to atrophy, telangiectasia, perioral dermatitis, and steroid-induced rosacea with potent topical steroids. For facial inflammation, milder steroids (hydrocortisone 1%, clobetasone) or non-steroid options (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus) are safer.
Какво да направя, ако пропусна доза?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one — do not double up. Catching up by applying more than prescribed increases absorption and side-effect risk.
Can I use Halovate Cream with moisturiser?
Yes, but space them by 10–15 minutes. Apply the steroid first to clean dry skin, then moisturise after absorption to lock in hydration. Heavy occlusive moisturisers immediately after the steroid can multiply absorption.
Will the inflammation come back when I stop?
Possibly. Chronic inflammatory conditions like eczema and psoriasis tend to relapse. Tapering — alternate-day or step-down to a milder steroid — and continuing maintenance moisturiser reduces rebound risk. Rebound is more likely after abrupt cessation of long potent-steroid courses.
Is Halovate Cream safe in pregnancy?
Limited topical use of a moderate-potency steroid is generally considered acceptable in pregnancy under medical supervision. Avoid ultra-potent steroids on extensive areas. Discuss with your prescriber if you are pregnant or trying to conceive.
Can I cover the area with a bandage or cling film?
No, unless your specialist explicitly tells you to. Occlusion increases absorption ~10-fold and pushes the steroid into the systemic circulation, raising the risk of HPA-axis suppression and skin atrophy.
How long can I use Halovate Cream for?
Continuous use should not exceed 2 weeks on any one body area without medical review. Long-term inflammatory conditions are typically managed by alternate-day, step-down, or weekend-only therapy under specialist guidance.
Why does the skin sometimes look thinner after a long course?
That is steroid-induced atrophy — visible thinning, telangiectasia (broken capillaries), and bruising. It results from suppressed collagen synthesis and is partially but not always fully reversible after stopping. The risk is higher with potent steroids, occlusion, and use on thin-skinned areas.
Is Halovate Cream the same as Temovate / Dermovate / Olux?
For clobetasol-based products (Topinate, Clostaf, Tenovate), yes — these are all clobetasol propionate 0.05% formulations differing only in brand and excipients. For halobetasol (Halovate), the closest US brand is Ultravate. For clobetasone (Eumosone), the equivalent is Eumovate. All share the same molecule and clinical profile.
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Медицинска декларация. This content is for general information about the product and is not medical advice or a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use any topical or oral medication only under appropriate medical supervision; misuse can cause serious harm.
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| Сила | 0.05% |
|---|---|
| Количество | 1 Tube/s, 3 Tube/s, 6 Tube/s |
| Фармацевтична форма | Cream/s |
| Производител | Glenmark |
| Лечение | Allergic disorders |
| Generic Brand | Clofazimine |
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