What Is Cyclocort Cream?

A healthcare provider may prescribe Cyclocort® (amcinonide) cream to adults who have certain skin conditions. But what is Cyclocort cream and how does it work?
 
This prescription medicine is approved for treating several skin problems, such as:
 
 
As a type of steroid, the cream form of Cyclocort works to treat these and other skin problems by reducing inflammation and suppressing an overactive immune system. It is applied to the affected areas of the skin two to three times daily.
 
(For more details on this medicated skin cream, click Cyclocort. This full eMedTV article describes what this drug is used for and how it works. This resource also discusses dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and some general safety precautions to be aware of before beginning treatment.)