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

#Pharmacology #Dermatology #Topical #Corticosteroid #Potency #Class #Table
strengths of the topical ... corticosteroids ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology ... #Topical #Corticosteroid ... #Potency #Class
Methylmalonic Acid and Homocysteine Levels in Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency
 • B12 Deficiency: MMA elevated,
Vitamin B12 and Folate ... Homocysteine elevated • Folate ... Homocysteine #B12 #MMA #folate ... #deficiency #VitaminB12 ... #diagnosis #hematology
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 ... /ambcarerx #Topical ... #Corticosteroid ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
 • Ultra high (I): Augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate 0.05%,
of Topical Corticosteroids ... 0.2%, Mometasone furoate ... Hydrocortisone 1%, 2.5% #Topical ... #Corticosteroids ... #steroids #dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids ... remission and times of flare-ups ... corticosteroids ... corticosteroids ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids ... - High Potency ... Fluticasone - Low Potency ... corticosteroids ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Diagnosing Vitamin B12 and/or Folate Deficiency

It turns out that simply measuring serum levels of B12 or
Vitamin B12 and/or Folate ... levels of B12 or folate ... Since folate is ... #VitaminB12 #Folate ... Diagnosis #Nutrition #Hematology
Topical Steroids Potency
LOW STRENGTH:
Alclometasone dipropionate 0.05% (c, o), Clocortolone pivalate 0.1% (c), Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% solution
Topical Steroids ... Potency LOW STRENGTH ... 0.2%, Mometasone furoate ... #Steroids #Potency ... #Corticosteroids
Mycosis Fungoides - Therapy Escalation

Later stage MF requires collaboration with an oncologist

Topical Steroids 
Nitrogen Mustard 
Bexarotene
oncologist Topical ... Istodax) Anti-folate ... Management #Treatment #Dermatology