Fluocinonide

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Fluocinonide is a potent glucocorticoid used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It relieves itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort. A common potential adverse effect is skin atrophy (thinning of the skin). In 2022, it was the 266th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions.

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