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Topical Steroids
Cortisone creams, ointments, and lotions may be used to treat psoriasis temporarily and to control the condition in many individuals. Weaker topical preparations are often used on more sensitive areas of the body, such as the genitals, groin, and face. Stronger topical preparations may be needed to control lesions on the scalp, elbow, knees, palms and soles, and parts of the torso. Side effects of the stronger cortisone preparations include thinning of the skin, bruising, and skin color changes. Stopping these medications suddenly may result in a flare-up of the disease. Drugs in the class
Fluocinonide Topical Solution ()
Halcinonide Topical Cream (Halog Topical Cream, Halog-E Topical Cream)
Triamcinolone Topical Cream (Cinalog Topical Cream, SP Rx 228 Topical Cream, Triderm Topical Cream)
Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical Cream (Betanate Topical Cream, Del-Beta Topical Cream, Diprolene AF Topical Cream)
Fluocinolone Topical Cream ()
Diflorasone Topical Cream (Apexicone E Topical Cream, Psorcon E Topical Cream)
Desoximetasone Topical Cream (Topicort, Topicort LP, Topicort LP Topical Cream, Topicort Topical Cream)
Hydrocortisone Topical Cream (Cortizone-10 Creme, Cortizone-10 External Itch Relief Creme, Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength Plus Creme, Hydroskin Topical Cream, Hytone, Hytone Topical Cream) |
