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Vanos vs. DesOwen

Fluocinonide is a strong topical steroid that's applied on the skin. It treats rashes and skin irritation in adults and children. The medication comes as a cream, ointment, gel, and topical solution. All topical forms come as generics, but the cream is also available under the brand name Vanos. You apply fluocinonide to the affected skin one to four times a day, depending on the formulation. This medication isn't meant for long-term use because of potential side effects like skin thinning and changes in skin color.

• Inflammatory and itchy skin problems, such as rash, eczema, and psoriasis

• Burning feeling where fluocinonide is applied

• Change in stress hormone levels
• Skin reactions
• Worsening of skin infections
• Allergic skin reactions

Desonide is a topical steroid used on the skin to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness from certain skin conditions, including eczema. It comes in many forms, such as a cream, lotion, gel, and ointment. You apply it directly to the affected skin 2 to 4 times a day, depending on how serious the condition is. Potential side effects include burning, itching, and stinging where it's applied.

• Skin rashes and other skin irritations - cream, lotion, and ointment
• Eczema in adults and children 3 months and older - gel only

Cream:

• Itching (1%)
• Pain (1%)
• Rash (1%)
• Redness (1%)
• Irritation (1%)
• Burning (1%)

Lotion:

• Irritation (3%)
• Peeling of the skin (3%)
• Itching (3%)
• Redness (3%)
• Dryness (3%)

Ointment:

• Redness (6%)
• Itching (6%)
• Irritation (6%)
• Oily skin (6%)

Gel:

• Headache (2%)
• Burning (1%)
• Rash (1%)
• Itching (1%)

• Changes in stress hormone levels
• Skin infection
• Skin irritation