What is Triamcinolone topical?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Triamcinolone acetonide cream Triamcinolone Ointment Kenalog topical Show all
Triamcinolone topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. It is also used to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psoriasis | 498 | 24 | |
| Discoid lupus erythematosus | 271 | 14 | |
| Dyshidrotic eczema | 37 | 5 | |
| Lichen planus | 32 | 2 | |
| Eczema | 16 | 6 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 77 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Triamcinolone topical
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation in skin | 2 | |
| Skin thinning | 2 | |
| Agitation | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Blisters | 1 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Triamcinolone topical
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 32 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 15 | |
| Doctor's advice | 11 | |
| Other | 11 | |
| Side effects too severe | 5 | |
| Expense | 3 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 | |
| Personal research | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Triamcinolone topical
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 10 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 20 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 13 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 12 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 2 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Triamcinolone topical after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone topical (Cortizone-10) | 5 | |
| Clobetasol topical (Clobex) | 2 | |
| Fluocinolone topical (fluocinolone oil) | 2 | |
| Calcipotriene (Dovonex) | 1 | |
| Colchicine (Colcrys) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Triamcinolone topical and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol topical (Clobex) | 3 | |
| Hydrocortisone topical (Cortizone-10) | 2 | |
| Betamethasone (Betnesol) | 1 | |
| Desoximetasone topical (Topicort) | 1 | |
| Hydrocortisone (Cortef) | 1 |
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