Desoximetasone

Desoximetasone, as a glucocorticoid, inhibits the immune system and inflammatory responses. It exerts its therapeutic effects by its multifaceted action on various cellular and molecular components involved in inflammation. This includes suppressing immune cell function and reducing the production of inflammatory mediators.

Adult

Corticosteroids are only minimally absorbed following application to normal skin; for example, approximately 1% of a dose of hydrocortisone solution applied to the ventral forearm is absorbed. Long­term occlusion with an impermeable film such as plastic wrap is an effective method of enhancing penetration, yielding a 10­fold increase in absorption.…

• Known infections of some consequence (administer only if absolutely necessary and concomitantly with appropriate antimicrobial/antifungal therapy)