Betnovate is a topical steroid treatment that is used to treat various inflammatory skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, insect bites, prickly heat, and other skin allergies. Its active ingredient is betamethasone valerate, which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. Betnovate works by reducing the inflammation in the affected area to reduce the redness, swelling, and itchiness of the skin. It is available in cream, ointment, and lotion forms, and it should only be used when weaker topical steroids have been ineffective. Betnovate is easy to apply and is absorbed quickly into the affected area. It is used to control outbreaks of skin redness and inflammation rather than as a long-term preventative measure. Betnovate should be applied thinly and carefully to the affected area(s) once or twice daily, and the dose can be decreased once symptoms begin to improve. It is important to follow the instructions when using Betnovate to avoid side effects, and it is available only with a doctors prescription.