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Oils ain't oils.

Written by Paul B. at 31 Mar 2003 14:33:05:

As an answer to: betamethasone cream concentration? written by sl at 31 Mar 2003 10:52:36:

> Hi, I'm about to see a urlogist for a betamethasone cream recommedation for my condition. I'd like to know what concentration is proven effective for most people? I've read 0.05% to 0.1% to 0.5%... Obviously 0.5% is the best, but maybe that's a bit too strong? thanks.

Even more than that, I'm pretty sure "0.5%" is a misprint - a "typo" - for 0.05%, which is conventionally called "half-strength", 0.1% being "full-strength". And you want the ointment by preference.

I've posted this all before, by the way. Perhaps you should explain what your "condition" is?


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