Fluocortolona para condiciones inflamatorias de la piel

About fluocortolone

Fluocortolone is classed as a moderately potent topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as esteroides tópicos. Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers (emollients) for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eccema y dermatitis. A topical steroid is used when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up. Fluocortolone relieves the symptoms of a flare-up by reducing inflammation, itching and redness. It is not a cure for the condition, but it will help to relieve the symptoms. Although less potent topical steroids are often preferred for use in children, a short course of fluocortolone may be prescribed for a child with severe eczema on the arms or legs.

Short courses of fluocortolone may also be prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis for areas such as the face, or the inside of elbows and behind the knees.

It is likely you will be prescribed a cream if the affected areas of your skin are moist or weeping, or an ointment if your skin is dry.

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using fluocortolone it is important that your doctor knows:

• Si tienes alguna área de piel infectada.

• Si tienes rosácea o acné.

• Si estás embarazada o amamantando.

• Si alguna vez has tenido una reacción alérgica a una preparación para la piel.
  

• Before you start using fluocortolone, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about topical steroids and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects that you may experience from using them.

• Apply a small amount of cream or ointment to the areas of skin which are inflamed. Then gently rub it into the skin until it has disappeared. Do not use it on any open sores or areas of infected skin.

• Your doctor will tell you how often to apply fluocortolone. It must not be applied more than twice a day, and once a day is often sufficient.

• La cantidad de esteroide tópico que debes aplicar se mide comúnmente en unidades de yema del dedo (FTUs). Una FTU es la cantidad de crema o ungüento que se exprime a lo largo de la yema del dedo de un adulto (es decir, desde el extremo del dedo hasta el primer pliegue del dedo). Como guía, una FTU es suficiente para cubrir un área dos veces el tamaño de la mano de un adulto. Tu médico te dará una idea de cuántas FTUs necesitarás para cubrir el área de tu piel que está afectada.

• Si estás usando más de un corticosteroide tópico, asegúrate de saber cuándo y dónde usar cada uno. Si no estás seguro, consulta con tu médico o pregunta a tu farmacéutico para obtener más consejos.

• After you have applied fluocortolone, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are the treated area).

• If you are using fluocortolone for psoriasis, make sure you follow your doctor's instructions carefully. It should not be used for large areas of psoriasis or for long periods of time, as these can cause your symptoms to flare up again afterwards.

• Children are susceptible to side-effects from topical steroids. The main concern is for children who need frequent courses, as it can have an effect on their growth and this may need to be monitored. If your child has been prescribed fluocortolone, follow the directions you have been given very carefully, and do not use it for longer than you have been told to. As a general rule, it should not be used for more than 1-2 weeks in children.

• If you are using a moisturiser along with fluocortolone, apply the moisturiser first. Then wait 10-15 minutes before applying fluocortolone. This allows time for the moisturiser to be absorbed before the topical corticosteroid is applied. Your skin should be moist but not slippery when you apply fluocortolone.

• If you have been told to use fluocortolone on your face, be careful not to get any near your eyes and do not use it for longer periods of time than you have been advised.

• A menos que su médico le indique lo contrario, no aplique un vendaje o apósito en el área que está siendo tratada, ya que esto aumentará la absorción del esteroide a través de su piel y aumentará el riesgo de efectos secundarios.

• Your doctor will tell you how long to use the preparation for. The general rule is to continue to use it until the flare-up has gone and then to stop it. A course of treatment for 7-14 days is often sufficient. If your symptoms have not improved after this time (or if they get worse), speak again with your doctor for further advice. Fluocortolone should not be used for long periods of time or on large areas of the body, especially in children.

• After you finish using fluocortolone, continue to use your moisturiser every day. This will help to prevent a further flare-up. Your doctor may also prescribe a less potent steroid cream for you to use when needed.

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects but not everyone will experience them. Although side-effects from moderately potent corticosteroids like fluocortolone are rare, you can reduce the risk further by applying the preparation thinly, no more than twice a day, and to the affected areas only.

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice if you experience these or any other side-effects which you think may be due to using fluocortolone.

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.