Clobetasol is a very potent topical corticosteroid indicated for adults, elderly and children over 1 year for the short term treatment only of more resistant inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of steroid responsive dermatoses unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids. These include the following:• Psoriasis (excluding widespread plaque psoriasis)• Recalcitrant dermatoses • Lichen planus• Discoid lupus erythematosus • Other skin conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less potent steroids.