When fluocinolone is applied to the skin it works by acting inside the cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances.

The corticosteroid fluocinonide can get into the blood stream, and may have effects such as muscle wasting, fluid retention, and facial roundness.

When triamcinolone is applied to the skin it works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances.

There may be an interaction between Fluocinonide cream and other topical medications that have corticosteroids or that have irritating effects.

When fluocortolone is applied to the skin it works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances.

With a similar mode of action, topical corticosteroids are often considered by doctors; these include clobetasol ointment, dexamethasone rinse, and fluocinonide gel (Lidex).

While lichen planus is not often harmful, your doctor may prescribe a topical steroid (i.e., fluocinonide gel) and scrape the tongue to diagnose the presence of a candida infection.