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A 22-year-old female asked:
What is lidex (fluocinonide) cream?
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Dr. Glynis Ablonanswered
Dermatology 31 years experience
It is a strong: topical steroid.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What is fluocinonide cream for?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Fluocinonide: Lidex (fluocinonide) gel is a topical corticosteroid that can decrease inflammation, itching, dryness and redness of skin. It may be used for treating conditions such as psoriais, atopic dermatitis, eczema, lichen planus, inflammatory dermatoses, mild burns. It can be used adjunctively for serorrheic dermatitis, alopecia areata, disidrosis, nodular puririgo, etc.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Feb 9, 2015
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