A drug that is used in a cream to treat certain skin conditions and in a nasal spray to treat sinus problems caused by allergies. It is being studied as a way to treat inflammation of the skin caused by radiation therapy. Elocon is a type of corticosteroid. Also called mometasone furoate and Nasonex.
( EH-loh-kon )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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