Diflorasone Diacetate
Diflorasone Diacetate is a high-potency topical corticosteroid medication used to treat inflammatory and itchy skin conditions. It is typically prescribed for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis when lower-potency steroids have not been effective. The medication is applied directly to the affected area of skin to reduce redness, swelling, and itching.
Diflorasone Diacetate is a topical corticosteroid cream or ointment that treats inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis by reducing inflammation and itching.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 23033
- Generic
- Diflorasone Diacetate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Psorcon, Apexicon
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Diflorasone Diacetate is used to treat inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and other corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. It is generally reserved for moderate to severe cases when milder corticosteroids have proven ineffective.
As a topical corticosteroid, diflorasone diacetate works by suppressing the immune response in the skin and reducing inflammation. It decreases the production of inflammatory chemicals and inhibits the migration of inflammatory cells to the affected area, thereby reducing redness, swelling, and itching.
Diflorasone Diacetate is for external use only and should not be applied to broken or infected skin unless directed by a physician. Use should be limited to the smallest effective amount and shortest duration possible to minimize side effects such as skin thinning, stretch marks, or systemic absorption. It should not be used on the face, groin, or armpits unless specifically prescribed. Patients should avoid covering treated areas with occlusive dressings unless instructed, as this increases absorption and risk of side effects.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 25, 2026. · Read our editorial policy