Topical Corticosteroids (e.g., Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%)
Treatment for Eczema
Typical Dosage: Apply thinly 1-2 times daily
Effectiveness
85%
Safety Score
48%
Clinical Trials
1,000
Participants
250K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Apply thinly 1-2 times daily
Time to Effect
days to 1-2 weeks
Treatment Duration
short-term for flares, intermittent for maintenance
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
4(Treat 4 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
95%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$100
Monitoring:$150
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$300
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTQALYs Gained
0.2
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$375
Cost per Remission
$600
Topical Corticosteroids (e.g., Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%) Outcomes
for Eczema
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+85%
Response Rate
+80%
Remission Rate
+50%
Common Side Effects
Skin atrophy
+15%
Striae
+10%
Telangiectasias
+7%
Perioral dermatitis
+3%
Acne
+3%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov