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Psoriasis in Hong Kong: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Psoriasis is a common and lifelong skin disorder. Learn about this global health challenge.

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Reviewed by Dr. Chan Pui Yiu Nicola
Drugs Related to Psoriasis
Drugs
Betamethasone
Used for: Eczema, Mild to severe skin inflammation, Oral ulceration, Psoriasis
Chinese name:
倍他米松
Betnovate
Used for: Eczema, Insect bite, Mild to severe skin inflammation, Psoriasis
Chinese name:
裨乃膚
Calcipotriol
Used for: Plaque psoriasis
Chinese name:
鈣泊三醇
Clobetasol Propionate
Used for: Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Plaque psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis
Chinese name:
丙酸氯倍他索
Cloderm
Used for: Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Scalp psoriasis
Chinese name:
膚施全
Coal Tar
Used for: Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Chinese name:
炭焦油
Cosentyx
Used for: Plaque psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, Spondyloarthritis
Chinese name:
可善挺
Cyclosporin
Used for: Active rheumatoid arthritis, Eczema, Graft-versus-host disease, Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, Nephrotic syndrome, Prophylaxis and treatment of organ transplant rejections, Psoriasis
Chinese name:
環孢素
Dermovate
Used for: Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Plaque psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis
Chinese name:
特美膚/戴摩膚
Etanercept
Used for: Ankylosing spondylitis, Plaque psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Chinese name:
依那西普
Flucortderm
Used for: Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Scalp psoriasis
Chinese name:
Flucortderm
Fluocinolone
Used for: Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Scalp psoriasis
Chinese name:
醋酸氟輕鬆
Infliximab
Used for: Ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, Plaque psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ulcerative colitis
Chinese name:
英利昔單抗
Methotrexate
Used for: Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Treatment of cancers
Chinese name:
甲氨蝶呤
Rocaltrol
Used for: Hypocalcemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Plaque psoriasis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Renal osteodystrophy, Secondary hyperparathyroidism
Chinese name:
羅鈣全
Synalar
Used for: Mild to moderate skin inflammation, Scalp psoriasis
Chinese name:
仙乃樂
What is Betamethasone for?

Betamethasone belongs to a class of medications called glucocorticoids or steroid hormones. It mainly works by reducing inflammation with a wide range of uses, including: 

  • Short-term local treatment of inflammation
  • Eczemas unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids
  • Psoriasis
  • Suppression of inflammatory and allergic disorders
  • Oral ulceration
Brands in Hong Kong
Fucicort
Regocin-F
Betnovate
Benosone
Betaderm
Available dosage
  • 0.1% (Cream)
  • 0.1% (Ointment)
  • 0.1% (Topical Solution)
More details

The content above is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.

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OT&P Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic
6/F, The L. Place, 139 Queen's Road Hong Kong
2824 9112
Sheung Wan Exit E2
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The Novo Clinic
1233-1238, 12/F, Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Prince Edward
2787 2191
Prince Edward Exit B2
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Lau Lai Ying Frederick Clinic
Room 1407, 14/F, Champion Building, 301-309 Nathan Road
2332 7988
Jordan Exit A
Related to Skin Health
A
Abscess
Acne
Actinic keratoses
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
C
Callus
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
D
Dandruff
Dermatitis
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Dry skin
E
Eczema
F
Fungal infection
Fungal nail infections
G
Genital chlamydial infections
Gonorrhea
H
Hair loss
Head pediculosis
Herpes simplex virus infections
J
Jock itch
M
Melanoma
P
Pruritus
Purpura
R
Rosacea
S
Scabies
Scar
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Skin cancer
Skin infection
Skincare
Soap substitute
Syphilis
T
Tinea corporis
Tinea vesicolor
U
Urticaria (Hives)
W
Warts
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