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Double-blind comparison of topical halcinonide and fluocinonide in the treatment of psoriasis. 1976

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UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D011282	Pregnenediones	Unsaturated pregnane derivatives containing two keto groups on side chains or ring structures.	Diketopregnenes,Dioxopregnenes
D011565	Psoriasis	A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, extensor surfaces, and the lumbosacral region. Accelerated epidermopoiesis is considered to be the fundamental pathologic feature in psoriasis.	Palmoplantaris Pustulosis,Pustular Psoriasis of Palms and Soles,Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris,Pustulosis of Palms and Soles,Psoriases
D002986	Clinical Trials as Topic	Works about pre-planned studies of the safety, efficacy, or optimum dosage schedule (if appropriate) of one or more diagnostic, therapeutic, or prophylactic drugs, devices, or techniques selected according to predetermined criteria of eligibility and observed for predefined evidence of favorable and unfavorable effects. This concept includes clinical trials conducted both in the U.S. and in other countries.	Clinical Trial as Topic
D005446	Fluocinolone Acetonide	A glucocorticoid derivative used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)	Fluortriamcinolone Acetonide,Alvadermo,Capex,Co-Fluocin,Cortiespec,Derma-Smooth FS,Flucinar,Fluocid,Fluodermo,Fluonid,Fluotrex,Flurosyn,Flusolgen,Gelidina,Jellin,Jellisoft,Synalar,Synalar-HP,Synamol,Synemol,Acetonide, Fluocinolone,Acetonide, Fluortriamcinolone,Co Fluocin,Derma Smooth FS,Synalar HP
D005447	Fluocinonide	A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA.	Fluocinolide,Fluocinolone Acetonide 21-Acetate,Fluocinonide FAPG,Klariderm,Lidemol,Lidex,Lyderm,Metosyn,Novoter,Tiamol,Topsym,Topsyn,Topsyne,Acetonide 21-Acetate, Fluocinolone,FAPG, Fluocinonide,Fluocinolone Acetonide 21 Acetate
D005938	Glucocorticoids	A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS that affect carbohydrate metabolism (GLUCONEOGENESIS, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of BLOOD SUGAR), inhibit ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system.	Glucocorticoid,Glucocorticoid Effect,Glucorticoid Effects,Effect, Glucocorticoid,Effects, Glucorticoid
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000287	Administration, Topical	The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.	Drug Administration, Topical,Administration, Topical Drug,Topical Administration,Topical Drug Administration,Administrations, Topical,Administrations, Topical Drug,Drug Administrations, Topical,Topical Administrations,Topical Drug Administrations
D000893	Anti-Inflammatory Agents	Substances that reduce or suppress INFLAMMATION.	Anti-Inflammatory Agent,Antiinflammatory Agent,Agents, Anti-Inflammatory,Agents, Antiinflammatory,Anti-Inflammatories,Antiinflammatories,Antiinflammatory Agents,Agent, Anti-Inflammatory,Agent, Antiinflammatory,Agents, Anti Inflammatory,Anti Inflammatories,Anti Inflammatory Agent,Anti Inflammatory Agents