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Lidex

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Lidex is a high strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

High strength steroid

Generic Drug

Fluocinonide

Side Effects

Common

Thin skin
Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

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A 22-year old female asked:

What is lidex (fluocinonide) cream?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I used some lidex solution on my chest and the area is white now. Will this go away?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Is there any meds like lidex (fluocinonide) that i can get that isn't a prescription !?

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A 80-year old female asked:

Is lidex good for lichen planus gum and do you have it?

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A 38-year old asked:

Will skin discoloration from fluocinonide (lidex) cream go away?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Lidex (fluocinonide) allergy?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Can you purchase lidex (fluocinonide) gel at a pharmacy or do you need a prescription?

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A 34-year old asked:

Do you need a prescription to get lidex (fluocinonide) for itchy patches on your skin?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is lidex (fluocinonide) okay for inside the mouth?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is lidex (fluocinonide) okay for mouth ulcers?

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A 39-year old asked:

Does lidex (fluocinonide) gel work on mouth ulcers?

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A 33-year old asked:

How can I use lidex fluocinonide gel on mouth ulcers?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Doctor prescribed Lidex for a painful bump in throat. The ointment says do not apply orally. What should I do?

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A 56-year old male asked:

Can you use Lidex (fluocinonide) 0.05% Ointment for ulcer under the tongue inside the mouth . or is it for external use only. Is it toxic if absorbed.

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: fluocinonide?

3 doctor answers • 18 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

What is fluocinonide cream for?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can fluocinonide be used on hemmorhoids?

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A 41-year old asked:

How will fluocinonide ointment affect a fetus?

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A 33-year old asked:

Will fluocinonide elp removng psoriasis scales?

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A 31-year old asked:

How can the use of fluocinonide affect my unborn baby?

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A 18-year old female asked:

It's the second time it happens the first time was the first week of august I applied fluocinonide cream and it went away then it came back again?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can i put fluocinonide on my scalp?

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A 38-year old asked:

Fluocinonide ointment treat a boil?

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A 50-year old asked:

Will fluocinonide treat yeast on face?

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A 48-year old asked:

Ok using fluocinonide ointment on pimples?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is fluocinonide ointment good for pimples?

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A 33-year old asked:

Will fluocinonide show up in a drug screen?

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A 50-year old asked:

Is it possible for you to use fluocinonide on a boil?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is the difference between fluocinonide and fucidin?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can I buy fluocinonide ointment at a store without a prescription?

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