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Triamcinolone: Uses, How It Works, and Possible Side Effects

Triamcinolone (Trianex) is a steroid medication used to treat the itching, redness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions.

Lauren Smith, MACydnee Ng, PharmD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Cydnee Ng, PharmD, Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on August 30, 2024
Featuring Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDReviewed by Cydnee Ng, PharmD | August 30, 2024

Triamcinolone is a medication that can help treat various skin conditions. Taking it as directed can decrease the risk of adverse effects and improve treatment outcomes.

If you have more questions about how to take this medication, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Cydnee Ng, PharmD
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Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Cydnee Ng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx, where she lends her expertise to providing reader-friendly, accessible content about medications. She holds her pharmacist license in California.
Alexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.

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