Fluocinolone acetonide
Fluocinolone acetonide
Fluocinolone acetonide (pronounced as floo-oh-sin-oh-lone a-se-ton-ide) is a corticosteroid primarily used in dermatology to reduce skin inflammation and relieve itching. It is a synthetic hydrocortisone derivative. The generic name 'fluocinolone acetonide' is the chemical name of the active ingredient in the medicine.
Etymology
The term 'Fluocinolone acetonide' is derived from its chemical structure. 'Fluo-' refers to the presence of fluorine atoms in the molecule, '-cinolone' is a common suffix for corticosteroids, and 'acetonide' refers to the type of chemical bond present in the molecule.
Usage
Fluocinolone acetonide is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Fluocinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.
Related Terms
- Corticosteroid: A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones.
- Eczema: A condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked.
- Dermatitis: A general term that describes inflammation of the skin.
- Allergies: A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.
- Rash: A noticeable change in the texture or color of your skin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fluocinolone acetonide
- Wikipedia's article - Fluocinolone acetonide
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