ACNE-LTD Glossary of Acne Terms

Commonly Used Acne Terms

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Finevin®: a heptanedicarboxylic acid is used for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Also called azelex acid or azelaic acid.

Flare-ups - Sudden outbreaks.

Florone® - (Diflorasone) topical high to very high potency corticosteroid, used to treat a variety of skin conditions. Also sold under the brand name(s): Florone E®; Maxiflor®; Psorcon™

Fluex - (Fluocinonide), a high potency corticosteroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Fluonex® , Dermacin, Licon, Lidex, Lidex-E

Fluonex® - (Fluocinonide), a high potency corticosteroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Fluex, Dermacin, Licon, Lidex, Lidex-E

Fluonid - (fluocinolone), a topical steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Derma-Smoothe/FS, Flurosyn, FS Shampoo, Synalar, Synalar-HP, Synemol

Flurandrenolide - anti-inflammatory low to medium potency topical corticosteroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cordran®, Cordran® SP, Drenison®.

Flurosyn - (fluocinolone), a topical steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Derma-Smoothe/FS, Fluonid, FS Shampoo, Synalar, Synalar-HP, Synemol

Fluticasone - a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions available as a cream or ointment. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cutivate®.

Flushing - Reddening of the face similar to blushing. Occurs when a larger amount of blood flows through vessels quickly and the vessels expand under the skin to handle the flow

Folliculitis: (Barber's Itch) Damaged hair follicles become infected with bacteria, resulting in skin rashes and pimples around the infected follicles. The infection can spread.

FS Shampoo: (fluocinolone), a topical steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Derma-Smoothe/FS, Fluonid, Flurosyn, Synalar, Synalar-HP, Synemol

Fungal Infections: Microorganisms that live on the skin cause fungal infections. These microorganisms live off dead skin cells, and are usually not a problem, but under the right conditions they can reproduce rapidly, leading to fungal infection.

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Understanding the terminology of acne, adult acne, rosacea, acne rosacea, lupus and dermatitis can make it possible to communicate effectively and have a precise understanding of your acne treatment and medication options. This glossary defines commonly used acne terms, including names of the products and medications used in the treatment of adult acne and skin conditions that co-exist with acne, such as rosacea, lupus, eczema, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. Please visit the non-profit informative organization International Rosacea Foundation, which graciously contributed glossary acne terms to Acne-Ltd III.

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This page last updated: July 4, 2008