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Pearl 1: Know the different strengths of the topical corticosteroids.

#Pharmacology #Dermatology #Topical #Corticosteroid #Potency #Class #Table
the different strengths ... of the topical ... corticosteroids. ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology ... #Topical #Corticosteroid
Inhaled Corticosteroid Inhaler Strengths
Beclomethasone	Qvar	100-200	>200400	>400
Budesonide	Pulmicort	200-400	>400-800	>800
Ciclesonide	Alvesco	80-160	>160-320	>320
Fluticasone furoate	Arnuity Ellipta	100	n/a	200
Fluticasone dipropionate	Flovent	100-250	>250-500	>500
Mometasone fuorate	Asmanex	110-220	>220-440	>440

Asthma maintenance inhalers should always include an inhaled corticosteroid
Inhaled Corticosteroid ... Inhaler Strengths ... 320 Fluticasone furoate ... 220-440 >440 Asthma ... #Pharmacology #Asthma
Topical Corticosteroid Potencies 
High Potency:
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% 
Clobestasol propionate 0.05%
Halobetasol propionate 0.05%
Desoximetasone 0.05%, 0.25%
Fluocinonide 0.05%
Medium Potency:
Betamethasone
Topical Corticosteroid ... Corticosteroids ... the most common dermatologic ... different potencies (strengths ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids ... corticosteroids ... have different strengths ... #Treatment #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids ... corticosteroids ... is the newest medication ... #Treatment #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
 • Ultra high (I): Augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate 0.05%,
Potency Ratings of Topical ... Corticosteroids ... 0.2%, Mometasone furoate ... #Corticosteroids ... classification #steroids #dermatology
Topical Steroids Potency
LOW STRENGTH:
Alclometasone dipropionate 0.05% (c, o), Clocortolone pivalate 0.1% (c), Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% solution
Topical Steroids ... 0.2%, Mometasone furoate ... 0.05% (c, o) #Topical ... Steroids #Potency #Corticosteroids ... Classification #dermatology
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
#management #medications ... Topical corticosteroids ... in dermatology. ... Topical corticosteroids ... particular emphasis on asthma
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
therapy, & systemic medications ... intralesional corticosteroids ... PG superpotent topical ... corticosteroid ... clinical #photo #dermatology