In many situations, the cream form of the medication (triamcinolone acetonide cream) is more appropriate. Triamcinolone acetonide ointment belongs to a group of medications known as glucocorticoids, which are a type of corticosteroid (or steroid for short).
(Ä­-mÅ­l'shÉn) A suspension of tiny droplets of one liquid in a second liquid. By making an emulsion, one can mix two liquids that ordinarily do not mix well, such as oil and water. Compare aerosol, foam. emulsify verb
A moisturizer is an emulsifying cream; they are also known as 'emollients'. These are used to control the moisture content, and hence help in reducing the dryness of the skin. It is a complex mixture of chemical agents, especially designed to make the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) softer and more pliable.