What does fluopas do?

Fluopas topical contains fluocinolone, which is used to treat itching, redness, dryness, scaling, scaling, and inflammation of the skin. Fluocinolone is in a class of drugs known as corticosteroids and works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling and redness.

Fluopas contains fluocinolone and is classified as a topical corticosteroid, or topical steroid. This ingredient, when used topically along with humectants, emollients, is to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and flaking.
In general, topical steroids such as Fluopas topical are used for eczema flares or flare-ups. Fluocinolone relieves flare-ups by reducing inflammation, itching, and redness. Although this is not a cure for the condition, Fluopas topical will provide effective relief of symptoms. Short-term courses of fluocinolone may also be prescribed to treat small areas of psoriasis.

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using Fluopas topical it is important that your doctor or pharmacist know:
If any areas of the skin become infected. If you have rosacea or acne. If you are a woman of childbearing age. If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a skin product.

Before starting to use Fluopas topical or topical steroid preparations in general, it is necessary to carefully read the appropriate dosing instructions as well as the possible side effects when using the drug.
The doctor will specify the appropriate frequency of using Fluopas or fluocinolone topical. Usually, the medication will not be taken more than twice a day and once a day is usually sufficient for most cases.
Do not use fluocinolone on any infected skin unless in combination with topical preparations that also contain antibacterial agents such as antibiotic ointments. For now, use Fluopas topical regularly, about twice daily, for a week, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

The amount of topical steroid or topical Fluopas is usually measured in fingertip units. One unit is the amount of cream or ointment applied along an adult's fingertips (that is, from the tip of the finger to the first crease of the finger). As a guide, one fingertip unit is enough to cover an area twice the size of an adult hand. As such, the physician will clearly specify how many fingertip units of Fluopas topical will be required for each patient to cover the affected skin.
If more than one topical corticosteroid is being used, make sure it is used appropriately and in the order in which each is administered. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
After applying Fluopas topical, hands should be thoroughly washed, unless hands are also the area being treated.
If you are using Fluopas topical to treat psoriasis, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions carefully. However, Fluopas topical should not be used for large areas of psoriasis or for long periods of time, as this can make symptoms worse later.

If you are using a moisturizer with Fluopas topical, apply the moisturizer first. Then wait 10-15 minutes before applying Fluopas topical. This will allow time for the moisturizer to be absorbed before applying topical corticosteroids. Skin should be moist but not slippery when fluocinolone is applied.
Do not use fluocinolone or Fluopas topical on the face unless directed to do so by your doctor. If using fluopas topical on the face, be careful not to get the adhesive line near the eyes and do not use it for longer than indicated. ]Unless advised to do so by your doctor, do not cover the area with fluopas topical treatment. This will increase steroid absorption and increase the risk of local side effects as well as long-term systemic effects.

Usually, people should just continue using fluocinolone until the flare is under control, then stop. A course of treatment with Fluopas topical for 7-14 days is usually sufficient. Your doctor may prescribe one of the products that also contain a lower strength topical corticosteroid for continued use after this time. If symptoms do not improve (or if they get worse), see your doctor for further appropriate treatment.
Topical corticosteroids such as fluocinolone in Fluopas topical should not be used for long periods of time or over large areas of the body, especially in children. Absolutely do not give Fluopas to infants, unless specifically indicated. At the same time, while taking the drug, be careful not to let Fluopas topical come in contact with clothes and bedding because it can cause yellowing of fabrics.
After finishing using fluocinolone, continue to use moisturizer every day. This will help prevent further flare-ups of exfoliative dermatitis.

Topical fluocinolone such as Fluopas topical can cause many side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Burns of the skin. Itching, irritation or stinging of the skin. Rash. Dry, cracked skin. Skin color change. Bruised or shiny skin. Acne . Small white or red bumps on the skin. Rash, swelling, or other signs of skin infection where fluocinolone or Fluopas topical was applied. Children using topical fluocinolone may have an increased risk of side effects including growth retardation and delayed weight gain.

In summary, Fluopas topical is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., Eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rashes). This is achieved thanks to the fluocinolone ingredient in the medicine which reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This is a medium-strength corticosteroid, so it should only be used topically and strictly as directed by your doctor. Thus, it is necessary to clearly understand what fluopas is and what Fluopas does, in order to know how to use the drug appropriately, both to improve skin discomfort, and to avoid the side effects of corticosteroids in the long run.

Reference source: mayoclinic.org; webmd.com; medlineplus.gov; patient.info.