Fluocinonide

Fluocinonide is a potent glucocorticoid used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It relieves itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort.

A common potential adverse effect is skin atrophy (thinning of the skin).

In 2021, it was the 249th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1million prescriptions.

Veterinary uses
Fluocinonide is used in veterinary medicine. It is a treatment for allergies in dogs. Natural systemic cortisol concentrations can be suppressed for weeks after one week of topical exposure.