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Lidex is a high strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

High strength steroid

Generic Drug

Fluocinonide

Side Effects

Common

Thin skin
Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

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A 38-year old asked:

Will skin discoloration from fluocinonide (lidex) cream go away?

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A 34-year old asked:

Do you need a prescription to get lidex (fluocinonide) for itchy patches on your skin?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Is there any meds like lidex (fluocinonide) that I can get that isn't a prescription !?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Can you purchase Lidex (fluocinonide) Gel at a pharmacy or do you need a prescription?

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A 64-year old female asked:

3 slightly raised red patches,5/8" diam, inside forearm.Itch very mild.Noticed yesterday. Used Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Lidex + cool compresses.Hive? Insect bites?

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A 40-year old asked:

I've been using a cream combo of lidex,lotrimin,& garamycin (gentamicin). OK?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is lidex (fluocinonide) okay for mouth ulcers?

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A 39-year old asked:

Does lidex (fluocinonide) gel work on mouth ulcers?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Fluocinonide?

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A 38-year old asked:

Fluocinonide ointment treat a boil?

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A 41-year old asked:

How will fluocinonide ointment affect a fetus?

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A 31-year old asked:

How can the use of fluocinonide affect my unborn baby?

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A 39-year old asked:

Compare Epiceram skin barrier or fluocinonide cream?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can fluocinonide .05 cream be used for treating eczema?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is the difference between fluocinonide and fucidin?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can i buy fluocinonide ointment at a store without a prescription?

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A 19-year old asked:

I accidentally applied half a bottle of the topical corticosteroids Fluocinonide Cream and scrubbed off in shower in realization will i be okay?

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A 38-year old female asked:

I have Inverse Psoriasis I am currently taking Fluocinonide 0.05%. should change my diet because it has gotten worse and I don't have any insurance.?

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A 38-year old asked:

Does fluocinonide solution have benzyl peroxide in it?

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A 39-year old asked:

Is fluocinonide ointment a safe treatment for a yeast infection?

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A 31-year old asked:

Which skin condition would a doctor prescribe fluocinonide cream for?

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A female asked:

My 3 month old daughter was prescribed Fluocinonide 0.05% for severe face eczema 2x day for 2 days. Could it cause any side effects? What to lookfor

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A 49-year old asked:

Fluocinonide cream is good for hemorrhoids?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is fluocinonide ointment safe to use for yeast infections?

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A 45-year old asked:

Can fluocinonide .05 cream be used with triamcinolone acetate 1% ointment for eczema?

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A 25-year old male asked:

does fluocinonide work for hand eczema?

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A 20-year old female asked:

I have been using dermo-gel on my face to treat acne for at least 7 years & have recently seen that it contains 0.005% of fluocinonide PLEASE HELP!!

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A member asked:

How harmful is it to get fluocinonide in open wounds? I have bad psoriasis on my scalp and am always scratching, which results in a lot of broken skin and open wounds. I just put on my fluocinonide 0.05% and had severe stinging all over my head once I app

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A 38-year old female asked:

Can Fluocinonide be used to treat Tinea Cruris. I am asking because I went to the doctor last year. He did a Biopsy and told me I had Psoriasis. My mom told me to get a second opinion because the medication is no longer working and its getting worse. I ge

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A 38-year old asked:

could fluocinonide or nystatin and triamcinolone cream help my ingrown toenail?

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