Tricort Scalp Lotion is Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% in a gentle lotion base formulated for scalp application. The hairy character of the scalp requires a lotion or gel base for easy spreadability. Tricort Scalp Lotion is indicated for the treatment of:
SEBORRHEIC
DERMATITIS
CONTACT DERMATITIS
AND OTHER ECZEMAS
SCALP
PSORIASIS
SEVERE ITCHINESS AND
HAIR LOSS (BALDNESS)
ALOPECIA AREATA
NEURODERMATITIS
ADVANTAGES OF TRICORT SCALP LOTION
Unlike the alcohol based preparations, is gentle and will not cause a stinging sensation when applied to inflamed or abraded skin.
The 25ml bottle retails at a price almost half the prevailing prices of other steroid scalp applications.
The squeeze bottle of Tricort Scalp Lotion is equipped with a nozzle for easy direct application to the scalp.
HOW TO USE TRICORT SCALP LOTION 0.1%
- \Twice a day application for two weeks is indicated for most dermatoses. Considering that the scalp area is only a very small fraction of the entire body surface, the use of a scalp lotion is generally safe.
- \Although primarily intended for scalp application, there is nothing in Tricort Scalp Lotion to prevent its use in areas outside the scalp. It is also recommended for extensive dermatoses like exfoliative dermatitis, generalized eczemas, Leiner’s disease, atopic dermatisis, psoriasis, etc. because of its efficacy and easy application.
Reminder
Just like the other corticosteroid preparations, widespread and prolonged use should be supervised by a physician due to the possible side effects like secondary infection, acne, degenerative changes like skin atrophy, telangiectasia, striae and systemic complications. Use of corticosteroids is contraindicated in skin infections.