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How does fluocinonide reduce inflammation?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Fluocinonide is a synthetic corticosteroid that reduces inflammation through vasoconstriction and suppression of membrane permeability, mitotic activity, the immune response and release of inflammatory mediators.

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Metosyn FAPG creamReig Jofre UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated 29 September 2025

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