(3.64)
Based on 54 studies
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| skin irritation |
Image for illustration purposes only. Actual medication may appear different.
Image for illustration purposes only. Actual medication may appear different.
Highlights
- Reduces inflammation within 2-4 weeks
- Works equally well as cream or ointment
- Even low doses can be effective for mild/moderate cases
- Minor local skin reactions in 4-6% of patients
Triamcinolone acetonide is effective at reducing inflammation and improving symptoms of atopic dermatitis, with significant improvements seen within 2-4 weeks of treatment
| Study Summary | Study Type | Studied Population | Results |
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A cream containing triamcinolone acetonide combined with laurocapram was more effective at treating atopic dermatitis compared to triamcinolone acetonide alone or vehicle control. The combination improved redness, skin thickness, and itching with minimal side effects.
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Clinical Trial |
Total Patients: 150
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TNX showed significantly higher improvement in signs and symptoms compared to both TN and vehicle control |
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Adding tetracycline to triamcinolone acetonide (a steroid) cream did not improve eczema symptoms more than using triamcinolone acetonide alone. However, the combination did reduce bacterial skin infection better than the steroid alone.
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Randomized Controlled Trial |
Total Patients: 44
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A cream containing triamcinolone acetonide combined with laurocapram was more effective at treating atopic dermatitis compared to triamcinolone acetonide alone or vehicle control. The combination improved redness, skin thickness, and itching with minimal side effects.
Azone enhances clinical effectiveness of an optimized formulation of triamcinolone acetonide in atopic dermatitisAdding tetracycline to triamcinolone acetonide (a steroid) cream did not improve eczema symptoms more than using triamcinolone acetonide alone. However, the combination did reduce bacterial skin infection better than the steroid alone.
A randomized, double-blind study to assess the efficacy of addition of tetracycline to triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitisThe medication is equally effective whether used as a cream or ointment with wet wraps, so patients can choose the form they prefer. While ointments were harder to apply, patients often preferred them for future use
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Both cream and ointment forms of triamcinolone acetonide were equally effective when used with wet wraps for treating atopic dermatitis in children. While patients found the ointment more difficult to apply, they preferred it for future treatments.
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Randomized Controlled Trial |
Total Patients: 39
Severity: not available Age: pediatric
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No significant difference in effectiveness between cream and ointment formulations |
Both cream and ointment forms of triamcinolone acetonide were equally effective when used with wet wraps for treating atopic dermatitis in children. While patients found the ointment more difficult to apply, they preferred it for future treatments.
Efficacy and patient opinion of wet-wrap dressings using 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide ointment vs cream in the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis: A randomized split-body control studyTriamcinolone acetonide appears to be safe, with only minor local reactions reported in a small number of patients (around 4-6% of users)
| Study Summary | Study Type | Studied Population | Results |
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A cream containing triamcinolone acetonide combined with laurocapram was more effective at treating atopic dermatitis compared to triamcinolone acetonide alone or vehicle control. The combination improved redness, skin thickness, and itching with minimal side effects.
|
Clinical Trial |
Total Patients: 150
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TNX showed significantly higher improvement in signs and symptoms compared to both TN and vehicle control |
A cream containing triamcinolone acetonide combined with laurocapram was more effective at treating atopic dermatitis compared to triamcinolone acetonide alone or vehicle control. The combination improved redness, skin thickness, and itching with minimal side effects.
Azone enhances clinical effectiveness of an optimized formulation of triamcinolone acetonide in atopic dermatitisSurprisingly, even very low doses of triamcinolone acetonide (40 times lower than typical commercial products) can be effective at reducing inflammation in mild to moderate atopic dermatitis
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A low-dose steroid cream (triamcinolone acetonide) at 25 microg/g concentration was effective in treating mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. The low-dose steroid showed significant improvement compared to the cream without steroid after just one week of treatment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial |
Total Patients: 14
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Low-dose steroid cream showed significant improvement in SCORAD scores starting from week 1, while the plain cream showed no improvement |
A low-dose steroid cream (triamcinolone acetonide) at 25 microg/g concentration was effective in treating mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. The low-dose steroid showed significant improvement compared to the cream without steroid after just one week of treatment.
Low-dose triamcinolone acetonide in the phytocosmetic lichtena reduces inflammation in mild to moderate atopic dermatitisIs Triamcinolone acetonide Right For Me?
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You are 2 years or older
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You have symptoms of hay fever or upper respiratory allergies
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You have symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, or itchy nose
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Her dermatologist started her on hydrocortisone and tacrolimus. After a few weeks, it was obvious the hydrocortisone wasn't doing the job, so she was bumped up to triamcinolone for her body, hydrocortisone for her face, and Vaseline for any non-rashy areas.
View SourceI got prescribed 'triamcinolone acetonide' and have been using for years. I just found out that you're not meant to use it for a long period. Aside from getting crazy hair growth in my face (chin, forehead, cheeks), which grows back after a week of waxing… i can't use any other cream.
View Sourceit's only been 4 days and I'm responding really well. I'm talking like 10% of my body was scab and it's almost not even red anymore.
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