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Clobetasol propionate foam, 0.05% is a super-potent topical corticosteroid indicated for short-term topical treatment of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid- responsive dermatoses of the scalp, and for short-term topical treatment of mild to moderate plaque-type psoriasis on non-scalp regions excluding the face and intertriginous areas. Treatment beyond 2 consecutive weeks is not recommended and the total dosage should not exceed 50 g per week because of the potential for the drug to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. In a controlled pharmacokinetic study, some subjects experienced reversible suppression of the adrenals following 14 days of clobetasol propionate foam, 0.05% therapy (See ADVERSE REACTIONS ). Use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended.