desoximetasone
Sign in to saveAlso known as A-41-304, HOE-304, R-2113, Topicort®, desoxymethasone, 9alpha-fluoro-16alpha-methyl-Delta(1)-corticosterone, (11beta,16alpha)-9-fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Desoximetasone is a medication belonging to the family of medications known as topical corticosteroids. It is used for the relief of various skin conditions, including rashes. It helps to reduce redness, itching, and irritation. Desoximetasone is a synthetic corticosteroid, a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents.
Research
128 papers- Desoximetasone.2006
- Desoximetasone 0.25% Spray for the Relief of Scaling in Adults With Plaque Psoriasis.Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2015
- A Comparative Evaluation of Desoximetasone Cream and Ointment Formulations Using Experiments and In Silico Modeling.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023
- Desoximetasone 0.25% and tacrolimus 0.1% ointments versus tacrolimus alone in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.Cutis · 2006
- A Promising Approach to Treat Psoriasis: Inhibiting Cytochrome P450 3A4 Metabolism to Enhance Desoximetasone Therapy.Pharmaceutics · 2023
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Desoximetasone is a medication belonging to the family of medications known as topical corticosteroids. It is used for the relief of various skin conditions, including rashes. It helps to reduce redness, itching, and irritation. Desoximetasone is a synthetic corticosteroid, a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents.
Three brand name products are available (availability depending on country): Topicort Emollient Cream (0.25% desoximetasone) Topicort LP Emollient Cream (0.05% desoximetasone) Topisolone Cream (0.25% desoximetasone)
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