Does triamcinolone acetonide cream treat eczema?
Generic Name: triamcinolone acetonide This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions.
How long can you use triamcinolone cream for eczema?
Do not use for more than 14 days. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin.
When should you not use triamcinolone acetonide?
Do not get it in your eyes. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water. If you or your child are using the spray form on or near the face, protect your nose to avoid breathing it in and make sure that your eyes are covered.
How long does triamcinolone acetonide take to work?
A course of treatment for seven days is usually sufficient. If your symptoms have not improved after this time (or if they get worse), speak again with your doctor for further advice. Topical corticosteroids like triamcinolone should not be used for long periods of time or on large areas of the body.
How long does it take for triamcinolone cream to work?
What does triamcinolone do to skin?
Triamcinolone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
What happens if you use too much triamcinolone?
Tell your doctor promptly if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: stretch marks, skin thinning/discoloration, acne, greatly increased hair growth, “hair bumps” (folliculitis). Skin infections can become worse when this medication is used.
Is triamcinolone better than Hydrocortisone?
He and his co-workers found that in 28 of 30 patients the 0.01% triamcinolone was as effective or more effective than the 1% hydrocortisone, that is, in 10 of 30 the 0.01% triamcinolone was superior; in 18 of 30 the lotions were equally effective.