Answer
It loosens thick scale, helping betamethasone reach the inflamed skin.
Sources for this answer
- Betamethasone + Salicylic Acid 0.05% w/w + 3% w/w ointment — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Diprosalic Scalp Application — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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