Clobetasol Propionate Uses: Can Ayurveda Offer a Long-Term Alternative for Skin Conditions? - #16285

I’ve been dealing with eczema on and off for years, and my doctor recently prescribed clobetasol propionate to help with the flare-ups. At first, I had no idea what it was, but after using it for a few days, I saw a huge difference—my skin was less inflamed, the itching stopped, and the redness faded. It felt like a miracle. But then I made the mistake of stopping it suddenly, and my eczema came back worse than before. My skin became even more irritated, dry, and patchy. That’s when I started looking into clobetasol propionate uses and realized it’s a strong steroid cream that can cause side effects if used long-term. Now I feel stuck because my doctor says I can’t stop it suddenly, but I also don’t want to keep using it forever. That’s why I’m curious—can Ayurveda help manage chronic skin issues like eczema or psoriasis without needing clobetasol propionate? Are there herbal remedies that work to calm the skin and prevent flare-ups? I read that Ayurveda sees skin issues as a Pitta imbalance, and things like Neem, Manjistha, and Turmeric might help. But do they work as fast as clobetasol propionate uses in calming inflammation? Also, my skin feels really thin in some areas now, which I read is a side effect of long-term steroid use. Can Ayurveda help strengthen the skin again? And is there a safe way to transition off clobetasol propionate while using natural treatments, or will my skin go through a withdrawal phase? If anyone here has successfully replaced clobetasol propionate uses with Ayurveda, what worked for you? How long did it take before your skin adjusted? I really want to find a long-term solution that doesn’t leave me dependent on steroid creams.