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

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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
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Table 2: Relative potency of topical corticosteroids*
TC are divided into four groups according to their potency
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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
Topical corticosteroid potency chart

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Topical Steroids Potency

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Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
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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
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
intralesional corticosteroids ... PG superpotent topical ... corticosteroid ... Can use IV pulse steroids ... can’t tolerate steroids
Mycosis Fungoides - Therapy Escalation

Later stage MF requires collaboration with an oncologist

Topical Steroids 
Nitrogen Mustard 
Bexarotene
oncologist Topical ... Steroids Nitrogen ... Istodax) Anti-folate