Derma Smooth Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Used For
Psoriasis
How it works
The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict potencies and/or clinical efficacies of the topical corticosteroids. There is some evidence to suggest that a recognizable correlation exists between vasoconstrictor potency and therapeutic efficacy in man.