Drug Groups

approved; investigational

Description

A nonfluorinated corticosteroid anti-inflammatory agent used topically for dermatoses. [PubChem]

Indication

For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatose.

Pharmacology

Desonide is a synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents.

Affected Organisms

Absorption

Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin, inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin may increase percutaneous absorption.

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