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  Got psoriasis? Fluocinonide cream can bring you the relief you've been dreaming about.
  Psoriasis is serious business. It leaves your skin in red, itchy, flaky, and irritated condition.
  You, too, can experience reduced swelling, itchiness, and inflammation of psoriasis.
  The following information will help you on your journey to better skin.
  Fluocinonide cream is identified as a topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids can also be called "topical steroids."
  Topical steroids are used with moisturizers to treat inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis. Fluocinonide cream reduces the swelling, redness, itchiness, and inflammation of psoriasis.
  This cream is only prescribed for a limited amount of time. Extended use can cause increased side effects.
  How To Apply Fluocinonide Cream
  Before you start using this topical steroid, read the information given with the bottle. It will give you important insight into the side effects you might experience while taking fluocinonide cream.
  If your treatment involves the use of a moisturizer, apply the moisturizer before the fluocinonide cream. Wait for ten to fifteen minutes after applying moisturizer to apply the cream.
  Apply a small amount of the cream to where your skin is inflamed. Be sure to avoid getting it on any open sores or cuts.
  People with psoriasis usually apply this cream twice daily. Your doctor will tell you how many times you need to apply this topical steroid.
  The amount of cream you should apply is usually measured in fingertip units (FTU). One FTU is the amount of cream measured by an adult's fingertip.
  Continue to use the topical steroid for its full course. Usually, it takes one or two weeks to receive the full treatment. If your symptoms haven't gotten any better (or if they've gotten worse), consult your doctor for more information.
  After you finish the cream, continue to use your moisturizer to prevent another flare-up. Your doctor might also prescribe you another topical steroid to use once you've stopped using cream.
  Fluocinonide cream should not be used for large patches of psoriasis or for long periods of time. Doing this can increase your symptoms and cause flare-ups.
  Don't apply this cream to your eyes. Getting this topical steroid in your eyes can cause or worsen glaucoma.
  Be sure to avoid getting the topical steroid in your nose or mouth. If this happens to you, wash it out immediately with water.
  It is best not to use this topical steroid for children. The topical steroid is very potent, so less potent topical steroids would be a better choice for children.
  Within the first few days of using this topical steroid, you might feel burning or smarting on your affected psoriasis area. These sensations usually go away after using the topical steroid more.
  Using this topical steroid for an extended period of time can cause serious side effects. You may experience skin thinning, stretch marks, allergic contact dermatitis, rosacea, acne, or hair growth at the site of application.
  Your Psoriasis is Counting On You
  Your psoriasis is no match for this treatment.
  Using fluocinonide cream can do a world of good for your psoriasis. If you take it as instructed by your doctor, you'll see even more benefits.