What is FLuocinolone used for?

Fluocinolone topical is used to relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Fluocinolone scalp oil is used to treat psoriasis of the scalp, and fluocinolone shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

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What is FLuocinolone acetonide 0. 01 used for?

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Fluocinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.

What drug class is FLuocinonide?

Fluocinonide is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.

Does fluocinonide stop hair loss?

Official answer. Topical corticosteroids (topical “steroids”) like fluocinonide have been used to treat areas of hair loss in alopecia areata. Treatment, often applied once or twice a day, may be needed for 3 months or longer, but recurrence is common.

What are the side effect of fluocinonide?

Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin.
irritation.
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin.
redness and scaling around the mouth.

Is fluocinolone a strong steroid?

Fluocinonide is considered a high potency (class II) steroid. For comparison, over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream is in class VII, the lowest potency. Fluocinonide is a prescription drug. It comes in formulations meant to be applied to the skin (topical use) and is available as a gel, cream, ointment and solution.

How long should I use fluocinolone?

Official answer. You should not use fluocinonide, a potent topical corticosteroid (“steroid”), on your skin for longer than 2 weeks unless directed to do so by your doctor. If you see that your condition is not improving after 2 weeks contact your doctor who will reassess your treatment.

Is fluocinonide the same as cortisone?

Is fluocinonide safe?

No. Fluocinonide is a powerful steroid that is used to treat various inflammatory skin conditions, but it should never be used on highly sensitive areas—such as your face, groin or underarms—unless specifically directed by a physician.

What does fluocinonide do to skin?

FLUOCINONIDE (floo oh SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.