Synalar N Description

Synalar N or generic Fluocinolone Acetonide/Neomycin Sulfate is a topical prescription cream that contains a corticosteroid and an antibiotic that your doctor can recommend for flare-ups of eczema, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin conditions that may be at risk for becoming infected. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Scratching the affected areas of skin can cause a lesion or scrape that bacteria find inviting as they can enter through the break in your skin barrier and multiply and grow. This can add to your pain and inflammation and treatment should be performed as soon as possible to minimize the infection and your other symptoms.

How Do The Active Ingredients Work?

When applied as directed, the corticosteroid called Fluocinolone Acetonide is absorbed into your skin cells and reduces your immune system’s response to an injury, threat, or an allergen that you have come into contact with. By controlling the amount of inflammatory substances that are produced, such as prostaglandins, your symptoms will subside.

If you have been a little over zealous trying to relieve the itching, then Neomycin Sulfate will work to gain entrance into the bacterial cells and interfere with the production of certain proteins that are essential to bacteria to be able to multiply. This will not kill the bacteria directly, but their numbers will not increase and any existing bacteria will die or be dealt with by your immune system.

Does Synalar N Cure Eczema or Psoriasis?

There are several skin conditions that fall under the category of eczema. This non-contagious skin condition is believed to occur as a result of an impaired skin barrier function that allows toxins and antigens to enter and set off your immune response. There are no cures for eczema or psoriasis, only treatments.

Psoriasis is a non-contagious autoimmune condition that some scientists believe is due to interleukin genes that are turned on too high. These are a type of protein produced by leukocytes for regulating your immune responses. Your symptoms of psoriasis may disappear for weeks or even years until something signals your immune response causing a change in your skin cell cycle and the patches of red, inflamed skin return.

Before You Apply Synalar N

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or are breast feeding before applying Synalar N cream as it may be harmful to your unborn or nursing baby. Explain other medical conditions or allergies you have to your doctor and provide a list of current Rx drugs, OTC meds, herbal remedies, and vitamin supplements you take or use to determine if Synalar N is safe for you.

What to Watch for When Using Synalar N

Topical steroids should not be used long-term as they can cause a thinning of the skin. You should not apply Synalar N for longer than prescribed. If the infection has not improved or the dermatitis worsens, revisit your doctor for further recommendations. Keep all medications out of children’s reach and never share them with others.

Common Side Effects You May Experience

• Irritation at treated site
• Skin color changes
• Burning when first applied

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