Function & Application
Fluocinolone acetonide is used to decrease inflammation in the skin. It is a corticosteroid, sometimes known as a steroid. In general this drug is used to treat inflammatory skin disorders such aseczema and psoriasis. Benefits of being on this drug can include reduction of inflammation and relief of itch. Listed below are the typical uses of fluocinolone acetonide.
Fluocinolone acetonide is used to decrease inflammation in the skin. It is a corticosteroid, sometimes known as a steroid. In general this drug is used to treat inflammatory skin disorders such aseczema and psoriasis. Benefits of being on this drug can include reduction of inflammation and relief of itch. Listed below are the typical uses of fluocinolone acetonide. Eczema. Inflammation or irritation of the skin caused by a reaction to irritants (contact dermatitis). Discoid lupus erythematosus (an inflammatory skin disease). Other inflammatory skin disorders (dermatitis). Psoriasis. Skin disorder causing a flat, itchy, violet rash, usually on the wrists, shins, lower back and genitals (lichen planus). Prurigo (a skin condition causing severe itching)