Fluocinonide is a potent glucocorticoid used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis.[2] It relieves itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort.[2]
A common potential adverse effect is skin atrophy (thinning of the skin).[3]
In 2022, it was the 266th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions.[4][5]
Veterinary uses
Fluocinonide is used in veterinary medicine. It is a treatment for allergies in dogs.[6] Natural systemic cortisol concentrations can be suppressed for weeks after one week of topical exposure.[7]
References
- ^ "Fluocinonide Topical". MedlinePlus Drug Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ^ a b "Fluocinonide Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Jablonska S, Groniowska M, Dabroswki J (February 1979). "Comparative evaluation of skin atrophy in man induced by topical corticoids". The British Journal of Dermatology. 100 (2): 193–206. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1979.tb05561.x. PMID 154921. S2CID 30656827.
- ^ "The Top 300 of 2022". ClinCalc. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Fluocinonide Drug Usage Statistics, United States, 2013 - 2022". ClinCalc. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Dog Allergies. Squidoo (Report).
- ^ Zenoble RD, Kemppainen RJ (September 1987). "Adrenocortical suppression by topically applied corticosteroids in healthy dogs". Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 191 (6): 685–688. doi:10.2460/javma.1987.191.06.685. PMID 2824410.
