Uses, Side Effects: Fluocinonide topical for Psoriasis Reviews

Generic Name: Fluocinonide topical for Psoriasis (fluocinonide-topical)

Fluocinonide topical for Psoriasis Reviews

Lidex (fluocinonide) "Easy to use on scalp conditions compared to oils. Can burn a little, but two thorough applications will clear up the problem for 7 to 10 days. Apply once a week before a breakout and it keeps the problem under control. I have been using it for 3 months and no side effects yet. I have a full head of hair, my scalp can get really bad and this works. I am a 62-year-old white male."

"I have used this medicine (by Taro) for more than 30 years for psoriasis on my elbows, knees, and ankles. I have experienced no side effects, and for the last 2 years, my psoriasis has gone. The coverage area was not great, so I did not use huge amounts of this ointment. I still use it intermittently today."

"I dye my hair, leaving my scalp itching and with bumps. This works great instantly. What I didn't know was 2 leave on for ONLY 20 mins then wash out. Not knowing this, it cause me to lose some and thinned out my hair."

"I was diagnosed with psoriasis about 3 yrs ago after years of being told it was dandruff on my scalp and eczema on my face. When I told my doctor it seemed to flare up when my arthritis did he realized I had Psoriatic Rheumatoid Arthritis. Long story short...he told me to use this and every time my face flares up I use it the night before and in the morn it's 90% gone. I'm only 38...I know the shot would be better but I have no side effects from this. The shot I would. I recommend the solution over the cream or gel."

"I had psoriasis of the scalp and after applying this gel one time, the scales began falling off and the terrible itching went away. I now only need to use it weekly and it keeps the itching, scaling and redness under control."

""Started applying two days ago, bingo my psoriasis on my belly started to fade the redness. At first it feels itchy, on the third day it seems great. Praying forward for more positive result. This cream versus my ointment, not bad."

"I developed scalp psoriasis in a couple locations on the rear quarters of my head -- both sides. I was prescribed fluocinonide 0.05% topical liquid solution. A few drops stopped the itching and flaking. The liquid form is easy to get down deeply under the hair and onto the scalp right out of the bottle. I had tried OTC shampoos and creams and solutions like Scalpicin (hardly made any difference at all). Fluocinonide cleared up the problem, and I would only have to apply it when the psoriasis bothered me every few days if that. I had no side effects except that it felt a little warm after application, but that soon faded. I'm finally happy that I have something to battle the problem that's easy to use and is super effective."

"I always have had psoriasis of the scalp but recently it has started on one armpit. It is very uncomfortable so my mom who is a nurse gave me a tube of this. It worked within a day but I lost out and it broke out terribly bad like I thought nothing could help it. I found the tube and it looked awesome after just one day. Just finished my second day and it had faded quite a bit more. I'm sure it won't be long till its completely gone. Can't wait. It's the summer and I can't always keep my arms down."

Lidex (fluocinonide) "Did not phase my psoriasis in any way. It did manage to take my fingertips off the fingers I was using to apply it. I would have thought it was pretty strong based on that. But did nothing for my patches."

"fluocinonide Worked amazing! In 2008 was prescribed for my Guttate (covering entire body 60%+ of skin) and my Plaque on scalp, Within 4 days I was almost 100% clear. Haven't been able to get since but would recommend every day of the week!"

"I have plaque patches all over my body and also genital psoriasis. This can go on head and body patches but must be mixed with a diaper cream other wise causes more pain and skin damage in the genital area."

"I tried all kinds of different things for my son, and this stuff is working fast, clearing it up quick."

"Thins and discolors the skin. Also can cause glaucoma if you get it in your eyes.!!!"

Lidex (fluocinonide) "While I was pregnant my psoriasis freaked out. It went all over my body. I could see a difference every day until it was gone. One of the only medicines that didn't set my skin on fire."

Lidex (fluocinonide) "I used this one time and my skin looked better after"

"Used in a liquid form for my scalp, I think ultimately it did help clear some of my psoriasis but was not worth the amount of itchiness it would cause directly after putting the product on."

"First medication to cut down the itching, redness, and flaking of my scalp in over 2 years. Noticeable difference in the 1st 24 hours!"

"I have used this medicine for more than 2 years on my palm. For a long time I thought it helped but the psoriasis it never went away. I just as good results with pure aloe or even chapstick."

"Reduced and relieved inflammation in legs caused by psoriatic arthritis. Caused skin to be shiny and thin, some itchiness occurred during the night. Skin cracked, peeled and flaked away."

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