Alopecia is one of the common diseases nowadays and Fluocinonide cream is believed to combat it.
What is Alopecia?
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease in which hair start falling partially or from the whole body. The most common causes of Alopecia are fungal infection and attack on healthy follicle cells. Furthermore, it can be caused due to illness, inheritance, reaction of some medication or chemical or age factor. Androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata are the two main types of alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is transferred through genes and mostly men are victims of it. The hair loss due to Androgenetic alopecia is permanent and no cure has been found for it. Alopecia areata is a temporary form of alopecia, which can be treated with medicines, creams, gel or even shampoos that reduce hair fall.
What is Fluocinonide Cream?
Fluocinonide cream is used for the treatment of redness, dryness, and crusting, itching and other skin issues. Fluocinonide is for external use only and it is strictly prohibited for internal use under any circumstances. A synthetic steroid that treats dermatitis and eczema works on those skin issues that may lead to hair loss in affected skin area.
How Fluocinonide Cream Control Alopecia
Fluocinonide cream has a known side effect of excessive hair growth (Hypertrichosis) on treated area. So talking about alopecia, this pharmaceutical drug has been found effective in combating it. According to Merck.com, if Fluocinonide cream is applied to the scalp then it results in mild irritation or allergy reaction. This allergic reaction sometimes results in hair growth. Many dermatologists use it but according to American Hair Loss Association, this treatment works best for mild alopecia patients.
It is advised to use Fluocinonide cream for treating alopecia under doctor’s prescription only. Fluocinonide cream is a Corticosteroid, which, if taken excessively may result in thinning of skin and bones.