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Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
 • Ultra high (I): Augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate 0.05%,
Potency Ratings ... 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate ... 0.1% • Least potent ... Corticosteroids #Potency ... #dermatology #table
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
Potencies High Potency ... Betamethasone dipropionate ... Clobestasol propionate ... 0.05% Halobetasol propionate ... 0.05% Fluticasone propionate
Table 2: Relative potency of topical corticosteroids*
TC are divided into four groups according to their potency
Table 2: Relative ... potency of topical ... or ultra potent ... [Table 2]. ... #Table
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Glucocorticoid) Potency ... Salt Retaining) Potency ... endocrinology #comparison #table
Pearl 1: Know the different strengths of the topical corticosteroids.

#Pharmacology #Dermatology #Topical #Corticosteroid #Potency #Class #Table
Corticosteroid #Potency ... #Class #Table #
Topical Steroids Potency
LOW STRENGTH:
Alclometasone dipropionate 0.05% (c, o), Clocortolone pivalate 0.1% (c), Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% solution
Topical Steroids Potency ... Alclometasone dipropionate ... 0.5%, Fluticasone propionate ... g), Clobetasol propionate ... Topical #Steroids #Potency
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids - High Potency ... Betamethasone dipropionate ... halobetasol - Medium Potency ... Fluticasone - Low Potency ... of the higher potency
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids - High Potency ... Betamethasone dipropionate ... halobetasol - Medium Potency ... Fluticasone - Low Potency ... different level of potency
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Conversion - Potency expressed as Omeprazole Equivalents (OE)
Pantoprazole 20 mg = 4.5
) Conversion - Potency ... Inhibitor #PPI #potency ... Equivalents #Conversion #Table
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
anti-inflammatory potency ... Steroid #Conversion #Table