Betnovate Betamethasone Valerate lotion ointment used to take care of various itchy, eczematous, dermathologic, sensitive or inflammatory skin disorders such as recorded below. When more moderate corticosteroids have not been successful, Betnovate cream prescribed. Betnovate include the active ingredient betamethasone valerate, which is an anti-inflammatory steroid. Classed as a very ‘powerful’ steroid, Betnovate is prescribed for treating skin conditions, including psoriasis, dermatitis, and psoriasis.