Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access

Abstract

Mometasone Furoate: A Well-Established Topical Corticosteroid now with Improved Galenic Formulations

Molin S, Abeck D, Guilabert A and Bellosta M

Mometasone furoate is an established topical corticosteroid that is frequently used for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases because it offers a balanced efficacy and safety profile. The type of vehicle of a topical corticosteroid has impact not only on its efficacy but also on the patients’ adherence to treatment. Traditional formulations of mometasone furoate might have not properly fulfilled all the ideal features required for its use in topical treatment. Extensive research has recently been performed and new formulations have been developed that will be available shortly. The aim of this review is to give a thorough overview on the substance mometasone furoate and the available clinical data with a special focus on the newly developed galenic formulations.