Fluocinonide is a potent glucocorticoid used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

[3] It relieves itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort.

[3] A common potential adverse effect is skin atrophy (thinning of the skin).

[4] In 2022, it was the 266th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions.

[7] Natural systemic cortisol concentrations can be suppressed for weeks after one week of topical exposure.