Diflorasone

Diflorasone, a synthetic glucocorticoid, exerts multiple effects to inhibit the immune system and the inflammatory response. This action helps to reduce inflammation and suppress immune reactions in the treated area.

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 (use only if absolutely necessary and concomitantly with appropriate antimicrobial or antifungal therapy)
• Latent tuberculosis (risk for reactivation)