Common Skin thinning, Contact dermatitis.

Expert advice for Voltaflam Gel

Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, angina, blood clots, and high blood pressure, raised cholesterol or raised triglycerides, liver disorder of the red blood pigment (porphyria).
Tell your doctor if you had or need to have surgery.
Avoid direct contact of gel/ lotion with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. 
Do not use if you are allergic to diclofenac or any of its ingredients.
Do not use if you previously had allergic reaction (asthma, hives or a cold) due to aspirin or other pain killers.

Q. Is Trifec a steroid?
Trifec is a potent topical corticosteroid used for the treatment of itching, redness, dryness, inflammation, and discomfort of various scalp and skin conditions.

Q. Is Trifec used for treating hair loss?
Trifec is used for the treatment of various scalp and skin conditions; however, it is not used for the treatment of hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you need treatment for hair loss.

Q. Does Trifec cause hair loss?
Long-term use of steroids may damage your hair, causing hair loss especially when you use an airtight dressing. Always follow the advice of your doctor regarding its use and talk to your doctor in case you have hair loss while using Trifec.

Q. Is Trifec good for acne?
Trifec is not be used for the treatment of acne. Talk to your doctor if you need any treatment for acne.

Q. What is Trifec?
Trifec belongs to a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids. It helps to reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems.

Q. What is Trifec used for?
Trifec is used to help reduce the redness and itchiness in certain skin problems like relapsing eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, dermatitis and other skin conditions that have not responded to milder steroid creams or ointments.

Q. Is Trifec good for athlete's foot/ ringworm?
Trifec is not be used for conditions like athlete's foot or ringworm. Please talk to your doctor for the treatment of your condition.

Q. Is Trifec an antifungal drug?
Trifec is not an antifungal drug. It is a topical corticosteroid.

Q. Does Trifec cause thinning of skin?
Thinning of skin is an uncommon side effect of Trifec. It may also cause stretch marks. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects while using Trifec.

Q. Is diclofenac topical a blood thinner / controlled substance?
Diclofenac is a pain relieving medication and it does not significantly affect the function of platelets in blood; hence it is not a blood thinner. It is not a controlled substance as it does not have the potential for abuse or addiction.