Diflucortolone valerate
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Diflucortolone valerate (also Nerisone cream/oily cream/ointment, Neriderm ointment, Japanese is a corticosteroid
rated Class 2 "potent" (100-150 times) in New Zealand topical steroid
system. Chemically, it is a corticosteroid ester
ified with valeric acid
. It is commonly used topically in dermatology
. The brand name is Nerisone, its creams come in potencies of 0.1% and 0.3%.
Corticosteroid
Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiologic systems such as stress response, immune response and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte...
rated Class 2 "potent" (100-150 times) in New Zealand topical steroid
Topical steroid
Topical steroids are the topical forms of corticosteroids. Topical steroids are the most commonly prescribed topical medications for the treatment of rash, eczema, and dermatitis. Topical steroids have anti-inflammatory properties, and are classified based on their vasoconstriction abilities. There...
system. Chemically, it is a corticosteroid ester
Ester
Esters are chemical compounds derived by reacting an oxoacid with a hydroxyl compound such as an alcohol or phenol. Esters are usually derived from an inorganic acid or organic acid in which at least one -OH group is replaced by an -O-alkyl group, and most commonly from carboxylic acids and...
ified with valeric acid
Valeric acid
Valeric acid, or pentanoic acid, is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C5H10O2. Like other low-molecular-weight carboxylic acids, it has a very unpleasant odor. It is found naturally in the perennial flowering plant valerian , from which it gets its name. Its...
. It is commonly used topically in dermatology
Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails....
. The brand name is Nerisone, its creams come in potencies of 0.1% and 0.3%.