Eczema and Dermatitis

Eczema and dermatitis make you feel intensely itchy, which can lead to dry, cracked, burning, and sore skin. This can be physically and emotionally draining, causing difficulties with sleep, concentration, and mood, and can make you feel anxious, upset, or angry. The constant urge to scratch can be difficult to resist, and scratching can lead to thickened, inflamed skin or even bleeding, creating a vicious cycle of discomfort and pain.

At Fordingbridge Chemist we offer a wide range of skincare products and also we can help you with prescription strength topical treatment.

Betamethasone helps with eczema and dermatitis by acting as a topical corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, which in turn alleviates the symptoms of itching, redness, and swelling. It works by blocking the release of chemicals in the skin that cause inflammatory responses. This topical treatment is not a cure but helps manage flare-ups, and it is often used along with moisturisers to help you control your symptoms.

Complete a short health consultation and we can dispense your medication without you needing to see your GP.

Eczema and Dermatitis

• From 12 months
• Betamethasone cream or ointment – 30g £15, 100g £20
• Betacap solution £15
• Betnovate scalp application £15
• Betnovate Lotion £15
• Ask us for more details