Difluocortolone
- Generic Name
- Difluocortolone
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C22H28F2O4
- CAS Number
- 2607-06-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- K253365DXI
- Background
Difluocortolone is a potent topical corticosteroid. It is commonly used in dermatology for the reduction of inflammation and itching. It was submitted to the FDA in July 1984 by the pharmaceutical company Schering AG.
- Indication
Difluocortolone is used as a topical treatment of the symptoms of inflammatory skin disorders like eczema, seborrheic eczema, lichen planus and psoriasis. All these disorders present as a common characteristic the occurrence of symptoms as itching, swelling, redness and scaling.
- Associated Conditions
- Aphthous Stomatitis, Dermatitis, Gingivitis, Infectious Periodontal Diseases, Periodontitis, Stomatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Eczematous rash, Oral lesions
- Associated Therapies
- -
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