Research Area: Immunology Biological Activity: Betamethasone is a moderately potent glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.Betamethasone is a corticosteroid used as a topical cream to relieve skin irritation, such as itching and flaking from eczema. Betamethasone dipropionate and salicylic acid can be used as a treatment for local psoriasis. [1]