title: Clinical trial comparing hydrocortisone 17-butyrate to betamethasone 17-valerate in a series of patients with eczematous skin diseases.
abstract: A randomized, double-blind, left-right comparative study was carried out to compare the value of hydrocortisone 17-butyrate with that of betamethasone 17-valerate in the treatment of eczematous skin disorders. In a series of 23 patients with such disorders, no differences between the two preparations was demonstrated with regard to effectiveness.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D001624:Betamethasone Valerate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D004485:Eczema / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009824:Ointments
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D009824:Ointments; D001623:Betamethasone; D001624:Betamethasone Valerate; D006854:Hydrocortisone