Synalar Topical Solution Description

Synalar Topical Solution is prescribed to treat the symptoms of many different inflammatory skin disorders, including eczema and psoriasis. The active ingredient in Synalar Topical Solution is Fluocinolone which is a topical corticosteroid. These are medicines prescribed for reducing inflammation of the skin that occurs as a result of an allergy or irritation of the skin caused when various substances are released as an immune response.

Reducing the Immune System Helps to Alleviate Inflammation

When your immune system is alerted to an allergen or irritant, prostaglandins and other inflammatory chemicals are signaled to cause blood vessels to widen which results in the irritated area becoming red, swollen, itchy and painful, such as what you experience with dermatitis or eczema. Fluocinolone relieves theses symptoms by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins and other substances. This is not a cure for eczema or psoriasis, but it will help to relieve the symptoms.

Conditions Treated by Synalar Topical Solution

Eczema is one of the chronic inflammatory skin conditions that can benefit from treatment with Synalar Topical Solution. Eczema is characterized by dry skin with patches that are red and itchy. These patches may become scaly, crusted, or hardened. Eczema is a common problem that often affects young children but it may affect people of any age.

An outbreak of eczema may be related to contact with allergens, such as perfumes or soaps. It may also be associated with stress, food allergies or changes in the weather. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. Atopy refers to a hereditary tendency toward eczema, asthma, and hay fever.

Before Synalar Topical Solution is Prescribed

Before using Synalar Topical Solution or generic Fluocinolone, be sure to advise your doctor if you have a history of poor blood circulation, diabetes or immune system problems. Synalar Topical Solution should not be used if there is an infection or sore in the area to be treated. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Synalar Topical Solution Precautions

If you have scratched or injured the irritated skin area and it has become infected, your doctor will want to treat the infection before applying Synalar Topical Solution. Keep Synalar Topical Solution out of children’s reach and do not share any medicinal products with others.

Possible Side Effects of Synalar Topical Solution

• Stinging
• Burning
• Dryness
• Redness

You should stop using Synalar Topical Solution and call your doctor if you experience any of the more serious side effects: blurred vision; headache; mood changes; easy bruising; muscle weakness; weight gain; puffiness in the face.

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