Research Notes on Amcinonide
Amcinonide is a topical steroid that is typically used to treat rashes such as eczema, psoriasis and skin allergies.1 Conditions should be treated with a thin film of amcinonide 2-3 times per day, as directed.2 As with any topical steroid, amcinonide may be absorbed through the skin and cause steroid side-effects.1
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5 Great Resources on Amcinonide
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Amcinonide
- Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Amcinonide Topical
- LexiComp (via Health and Age): Amcinonide
- Micromedex (via MayoClinic): Corticosteroid- Medium To Very High Potency (Topical Application Route)
- Daily Med: Amcinonide Ointment
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5 Latest Headlines on Amcinonide
What is Amcinonide?
- RxList: Cyclocort Drug Description | Cyclocort Clinical Pharmacology
- Medscape: Amcinonide Top Patient Handout | Amcinonide Top Pictures
- The Free Dictionary: Amcinonide
- Wikipedia: Corticosteroid | Amcinonide
What Are The Uses for Amcinonide?
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Amcinonide Topical Uses | What Conditions Does This Medication Treat?
- RxList: Cyclocort Indications & Dosage
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Amcinonide?
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Does This Medication Have Side Effects? | What Should I Know Before Taking This Medication?
- Drugs.com: Drugs that Interact with Amcinonide Topical
- RxList: Cyclocort Side Effects | Cyclocort Precautions | Cyclocort Patient Information
- A.D.A.M. (via Health And Age): Possible Interactions With Licorice | Possible Interactions With Uva Ursi | Possible Interactions With Calcium | Possible Interactions With Magnesium
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Interactions with Amcinonide
What are the Alternatives to Amcinonide?
- HealthCentral: Diprolene
- PharmaDerm: Temovate
- Drugs.com: Psorcon
- rxhelp360: Kenolog
- RxList: Cutivate
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Amcinonide?
- Shirley’s Wellness Cafe: The Inflammation Syndrome and Natural Alternative to Steroids
- Aromacaring: Rachel--Treatment for Eczema
- Aroma Crystal Therapy: Gardener’s Dream Cream
- Vashon Organics: Itching - Dry Skin (Xerosis)
- HouseofStrauss: Hives - Traditional, Complementary Medicine & Alternative Health Treatments
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Amcinonide
- National Psoriasis Foundation: Message Board Threads About Amcinonide
- HealthBoards: Dark Rash On Face
- Drugs.com: Out of These 5 Ointments, Which is Best for Eczema?
- SteadyHealth: Rash on Thighs, Hands and Elbows, Comes and Goes
Controversy and Lawsuits about Amcinonide
- Shirley’s Wellness Cafe: Steroids Side Effects and Health Hazards
- Dermatitis (via Medscape): Contact Allergen of the Year: Corticosteroids
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Amcinonide
- PubMed: Amcinonide Articles
- Google Scholar: Amcinonide Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Amcinonide Topical
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Amcinonide
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